This is from a letter sent by David Booth Beers, the Chancellor of the Episcopal Church, to two bishops. In case there is anyone reading that does not know, 815 refers to 815 Second Avenue in New York City where the Presiding Bishop and the national headquarters of the Episcopal Church are located. ed.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
The Beers Communication
Several persons have told me recently that they believe that your diocese, within the past few or several years, has amended its Constitution in some way that can be read as cutting against an "unqualified accession" to the Constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church. First of all, could you please send me a copy of your Constitution so that I can have first-hand knowledge on this score.
Second, if your diocese has indeed adopted such an amendment, then, on behalf of the Presiding Bishop, I want to express the hope that your diocese will promptly begin the process of amending its Constitution to declare clearly an "unqualified accession" as Article V of the Church's Constitution plainly requires. If your diocese should decline to take that step, the Presiding Bishop will have to consider what sort of action she must take in order to bring your diocese into compliance.
With warm regards,
David Booth Beers
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