November 2010
Dear VOL supporters,
It has been a year of incredible change with increased litigation, financial belt tightening, personal frustration and continued numerical decline in The Episcopal Church.
When I wrote my first editorial Gay is Not Okay in 1979, I could not have foreseen the ecclesiastical Tsunami that would sweep over the church – the inhibitions, depositions, split congregations, broken relationships and, at the end, a whole new Anglican Province on North American soil. It is a ride for the history books. VOL has documented most of it… and the story is far from over.
On the plus side, the rise of Global South Anglicanism has been a joy to watch and a privilege to document. That I have been able to visit far off lands to witness their incredible growth through gospel proclamation highlighted the year for me. Trips to Singapore, Uganda and South Africa, not to mention trips within the U.S. to various diocesan and ACNA celebrations, demonstrated that, on one level, all is well.
VOL is unique in at least two ways: First, the Global South relies on VOL to learn what is happening in North America. They trust VOL and honor us by inviting me to their meetings. Secondly, VOL reveals, because of our many sources, what is really happening in TEC. VOL is absolutely essential to counter official TEC disinformation.
Dr. Os Guinness, author and social critic observed, “In a world of disinformation, designer myths, and endless spin, truth is essential for faithfulness and discernment. That is why I read Virtueonline without fail. Today's heresies are as seductive as they are specious, and VOL is refreshingly forthright as well as informed and loyal to the faith 'once delivered.' No one has done more than David Virtue to hold straying Episcopal feet to the fire.”
VOL will continue to document it all for you. 2011 could be a pivotal year for at least four dioceses now in litigation over properties, an inevitable showdown in the Diocese of South Carolina and the continued squeezing out of faithful orthodox believers in The Episcopal Church who do not conform to the progressively minded Episcopal Church.
We do need your help. VOL has a small, highly efficient staff that works crazy hours to keep up with my writing and travelling schedule. They are paid a pittance for their services. We have a website and lists to maintain and so much more. We have a growing online Theological Institute sustained by the able Dr. Robert Sanders and more than 5,000 plus unique visitors who come daily to the website – www.virtueonline.org
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to make 2011 a year that VOL can continue to travel to the four corners of the earth to bring you the news about our beloved Anglican Communion.
You can send a donation to:
VIRTUEONLINE
1236 Waterford Rd.,
West Chester, PA 19380
Or you can make a payment through PAYPAL at VOL's website: http://www.virtueonline.org/donate.html
We will respond promptly. Thank you for your support.
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