Episcopal Church losing members as it strives for inclusion
Episcopal Church losing members as it strives for inclusion
Some say the Episcopal Church is losing members because it has gone too far left on political and social issues, such as same-sex unions. But lay leader Bonnie Anderson said the church won't shift its views because people are leaving
By Niraj Warikoo
Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/
July 7, 2012
As the highest ranking lay leader in the Episcopal Church for the past six years, Bonnie Anderson has had a hectic schedule, traveling across the U.S. to be a voice for the Protestant denomination's 2 million members.
But, despite her long days, the Bingham Farms woman sets aside time for "prayer and meditation every day ... or I could get out of whack."
It's a daily routine that has helped guide Anderson, who plans to step down next week at the Episcopal Church's General Convention, held every three years. Along with Presiding Bishop Katharine Schori, Anderson is one of the two top leaders in the church. As president of the Church's House of Deputies, Anderson, 69, said she has accomplished her goals of promoting democracy, diversity and social justice.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Some say the Episcopal Church is losing members because it has gone too far left on political and social issues, such as same-sex unions. But lay leader Bonnie Anderson said the church won't shift its views because people are leaving
By Niraj Warikoo
Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/
July 7, 2012
As the highest ranking lay leader in the Episcopal Church for the past six years, Bonnie Anderson has had a hectic schedule, traveling across the U.S. to be a voice for the Protestant denomination's 2 million members.But, despite her long days, the Bingham Farms woman sets aside time for "prayer and meditation every day ... or I could get out of whack."
It's a daily routine that has helped guide Anderson, who plans to step down next week at the Episcopal Church's General Convention, held every three years. Along with Presiding Bishop Katharine Schori, Anderson is one of the two top leaders in the church. As president of the Church's House of Deputies, Anderson, 69, said she has accomplished her goals of promoting democracy, diversity and social justice.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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