Posted on 10/27/2007 1:48:03 PM PDT by Huber
A letter from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to Bishop John W. Howe of Central Florida has changed nothing for the rectors and wardens of seven parishes and two church plants in that diocese, said a spokesperson for the group.
We remain committed to disaffiliation from The Episcopal Church and continue in discussion with Bishop Howe over that process, said the Rev. Don Curran, rector of Grace Church, Ocala, and president of the standing committee. We want to handle this as expeditiously as possible, but there is no established deadline.
Fr. Curran said he and the other clergy were shown Archbishop Williams letter by Bishop Howe during a meeting Oct. 18 at the diocesan headquarters in Orlando. The meeting was scheduled after Fr. Curran approached Bishop Howe on behalf of the group. Under terms agreed to during the meeting, each parish will submit a proposal for consideration by the bishop.
The rector of one of the parishes, the Rev. Lorne Coyle of Trinity, Vero Beach, is a candidate for election to the standing committee this year. Fr. Curran said both he and Fr. Coyle remain ready to serve in whatever leadership capacity beyond their parish that they are asked until they are received into another province.
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