Fr. Larry

A number of people have asked what I think about the Episcopal Church “getting kicked out of the World Wide Anglican Communion;” that is, those churches throughout the world in fellowship with the see of Canterbury. I am no great expert on the subject, although I haven’t read anyone else who sounds like an expert either, but by simply being honest, and as someone who continues to love the Episcopal Church, I may be able to offer some clarification, and perhaps a somewhat larger perspective on what has happened and its significance for the future church, which includes, but is not limited to the Episcopal Church.

First, it should be noted that the Episcopal Church has not been expelled, ejected, or kicked out of the World Wide Anglican Communion. What has happened is that the Episcopal Church’s participation in those councils and events by which the Anglican Communion determines policy and doctrine has been suspended. There is obviously a big difference between suspension and expulsion. Continue reading