I'm thrilled that Bishop Sutton and the REC did this. Cindy and I have been friends with Bishop Sutton since 1991, when he was our Rector in Tyler, Texas. And we've spent quite a few years in the REC. I also support Fr. Calvin Robinson's ministry without reserve. But most of all, I am happy for the people of St. Paul's, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their leaving the ACC was absolutely the right thing to do, and I'm very proud of them for standing by their priest.
If you're looking for a villain in this, it's not Bishop Sutton or Fr. Calvin, it's Archbishop Mark Haverland, whose behaviour throughout this whole episode (indeed, he caused it) has been nothing short of disgraceful.
Hmm, I feel that the archbishop may have been troubled by John the Baptist. Although, like you, I am comfortable in the middle. In a time where “Christians” are indistinguishable from the secular world, it is refreshing to see the boldness of Robinson. (Our old Episcopal parish sent out an Easter message that did not once mention Jesus or the resurrection! Ugh?!). But I am thankful that my ACNA pastor is focused on his sheep and making sure we are surrounded, embraced and lifted by the Word of God and the Eucharist.
I wonder if Anglicans might be capable of judging such matters by the Law of God, rather than secondary vibes? If Robinson is guilty of anything, or correct on anything, it ought to be measured against the commandments, with diligent inquiry made.
He's a fiddle footed man, but that vibe in itself is not adequate basis of sanction. But it's adequate for people who dislike fiddle footedness to disassociate with him.
Thanks for the link.
I just posted an open letter to the Archbishop because I am such a bad Anglican I am capable of doing such a thing.
https://markmarshall.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-archbishop-steve
That was an OUTSTANDING letter, Mark! You said all the right things, strongly, fearlessly, and with grace. THANK YOU!
Calvin Robinson will be 40 in October. That's waay younger than me, but not too young to have earned some responsibility and respect.
I'm thrilled that Bishop Sutton and the REC did this. Cindy and I have been friends with Bishop Sutton since 1991, when he was our Rector in Tyler, Texas. And we've spent quite a few years in the REC. I also support Fr. Calvin Robinson's ministry without reserve. But most of all, I am happy for the people of St. Paul's, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their leaving the ACC was absolutely the right thing to do, and I'm very proud of them for standing by their priest.
If you're looking for a villain in this, it's not Bishop Sutton or Fr. Calvin, it's Archbishop Mark Haverland, whose behaviour throughout this whole episode (indeed, he caused it) has been nothing short of disgraceful.
Robinson would have benefitted from a program like Cranmer Fellows that is run out of Fr Kennedy’s parish.
Perhaps, but he went to St. Stephen's Oxford, which isn't bad. :)
Hmm, I feel that the archbishop may have been troubled by John the Baptist. Although, like you, I am comfortable in the middle. In a time where “Christians” are indistinguishable from the secular world, it is refreshing to see the boldness of Robinson. (Our old Episcopal parish sent out an Easter message that did not once mention Jesus or the resurrection! Ugh?!). But I am thankful that my ACNA pastor is focused on his sheep and making sure we are surrounded, embraced and lifted by the Word of God and the Eucharist.
I wonder if Anglicans might be capable of judging such matters by the Law of God, rather than secondary vibes? If Robinson is guilty of anything, or correct on anything, it ought to be measured against the commandments, with diligent inquiry made.
He's a fiddle footed man, but that vibe in itself is not adequate basis of sanction. But it's adequate for people who dislike fiddle footedness to disassociate with him.
Looks like a knife fight.