House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson assured Episcopalians in the Diocese of Fort Worth September 8 that they will be supported by the leadership of the wider church “so that you may answer God’s call to mission.”<\/p>\n
“Above all else, I want you to know that faithful Episcopalians have made promises to God, asking for God’s help to keep these promises each time we renew our baptismal covenant,” she said. “Faithful Episcopalians will be supported by their church leadership so that you may answer God’s call to mission with the full support of the Episcopal Church. The obstacles in front of you are no match for the power behind you. You are beloved.”<\/p>\n
Still, Anderson advised Episcopalians to “saddle your own horse” if they wanted to see changes in their diocese. She advised them to pay attention to the issue of governance, reminding them that parishes and dioceses remain a part of the Episcopal Church even if some members decide to leave.<\/p>\n