Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. Oh, have I seen this "play" before -- in the San Francisco Bay Area, and in Texas, and in other areas of the country -- quite a number of years ago. It's a very sad play. But conservatives will leave these particular churches. It's only a matter of time. After the 1978 prayerbook horror, I watched the Episcopalian churches decline in numbers, to be replaced by those with even more radical ideas than "mere" gay marriage. What passes for service in San Francisco Grace Cathedral, and in Episcopalian churches throughout Marin county, simply cannot be believed by many in the other parishes. Years ago, I explained to a Lutheran friend about these "secular" advancements in the church. So, he decided to visit Grace Cathedral. He called me soon afterwards.. asking me... "When did the Episcopalian Church begin the practice of huge Chinese Horoscopic hangings in the Narthex? And when did Lesbians performing a worship dance during the offeratory begin?