The Bishop and
Deputies of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth are deeply saddened
by the vote of
our General Convention to approve the consecration
of an active homosexual living with another man as a Bishop of this Church.
This schismatic act alienates us from the worldwide Anglican Communion
and repudiates the clear teaching of Holy Scripture. Today the Episcopal
Church, which we love and treasure, has violated its own Constitution
which commits this Church to “upholding and propagating the historic Faith
and Order” of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
As faithful Episcopalians, we grieve with traditional believers around
the world who are so deeply wounded by this decision. We stand with
mainstream Anglicans in defense of the faith and unity of the
Church. We believe this
action has set in motion a process that will lead to a realignment
of the Communion.
On Wednesday we will gather for the Holy Eucharist and prayer. We
will be consulting with other bishops and deputations to discern
how we
can remain faithful to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in an
apostate church.
We wish to comfort and reassure the people of our diocese. We are
grateful for your continued prayer support. May God the Holy
Spirit bless, preserve,
and guide us.
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+Jack
Leo Iker
BISHOP OF FORT WORTH |
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the DIOCESAN DEPUTATION:
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The Rev. Canon Charles Hough
Clerical Chairman |
Judy Mayo
Lay Chairman |
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The Very Rev. Christopher Cantrell |
Anthony Clark |
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The Rev. Jay Atwood |
Walter Virden, III |
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The Rev. Thomas Hightower |
Franklin Salazar |
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The Very Rev. Ryan Reed, first alternate |
JoAnn Patton, first alternate |
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The Rev. Andrew Bradley, alternate |
Gene Dugan, alternate |
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