The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to the Primates of the Anglican Communion. His letter and a story by Episcopal News Service can be found here.
The Rev. Mark Harris’ skeptical analysis of recent events can be found here. I share many of his concerns, but would add one other: it is extremely difficult to attract people to an institution that does not seem to control its own fate, and does not seem willing to stand up for what the majority of its members believe. The Episcopal Church, in many eyes, is such an institution. Little wonder that we struggle to reverse the downward trend in our membership.
Meanwhile, Christ Church Plano has reached a financial settlement with the Diocese of Dallas that allows it to leave the church and keep its property. I don’t quite see this as a test case for the kind of negotiated withdrawal I’ve been suggesting might serve as a solution to our problems because the rector at Christ, Plano and the bishop of Dallas are ideological brethren. But there may be elements in this settlement that we can learn from. ENS’s coverage is here.