Many evangelicals I know question why we attend (actually, we are confirmed members of) the Episcopal Church. We worship in a local Parish that is conservative and has an orthodox Pastor (Rector). There are many such Parishes in the National Church. One of our sons is the Rector of one in Florida. But most Parishes and Clergy in TEC do not seem to be even remotely conservative or orthodox. Many, including Bishops, are outright heretics.
There is a major announcement expected next week from the Bishops of TEC which will indicate whether the National Church wants to remain in the predominantly conservative world wide Anglican Communion (the third largest Christian Body in the world, behind The Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches). Very possibly it will not. Individual Clergy, Parishes and Dioceses will then be on the spot as to their future loyalties. Some will, as others have already done, leave TEC to seek affiliation with conservative Anglicans eleswhere [long, complicated story] I myself am not committed to TEC, but I do want to continue to be Anglican, in solidarity with men such as John Stott and J.I. Packer and our son, Loren
One major bright light in this dark picture is Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry (TESM)
It is in Ambridge, PA (near Pittsburgh). Our son is a graduate of this Seminary. The School is solid Reformed and Evangelical. Every year faculty and Staff reaffirm their commitment to its Statement of Faith. You can read it here. I thank God for TESM. Millie and I have been helping to support it from our tithe for many years. Please pray for TEC and the faithful remnant within it in these days of decision.
