By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 17, 2025   There are two conflicting views emerging among ACNA bishops over Archbishop Steve Wood and how he should be treated, and whether or not he should be inhibited as he faces presentment charges related to alleged sexual misconduct, plagiarism and abuse.   Bishop Chris Warner, Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (DOMA) has come out with a statement saying, “at the outset let me remind you at this stage, these are allegations

Our Vows and the Protection of the Flock Demand it, they say     By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 16, 2025   Some 150 concerned laity have written an open letter to the ACNA College of Bishops saying Archbishop Steve Wood must be inhibited.   “We suggest that the archbishop be inhibited until the conclusion of the trial that will determine his guilt or innocence,” they argue.   Vows are not small matters in the Anglican tradition, they contend. The exhorta

Welsh Lesbian Archbishop Calls for Unity // TEC AWA Figures Show Decline in Church Attendance   Dear Brothers and Sisters, www.virtueonline.org November 14, 2025   BIBLICAL illiteracy is growing in America. In 2022, a comprehensive survey found that 26 percent of evangelicals think the Bible is more made-up than historical (up 9 percent since 2016); 56 percent think God accepts the worship of every religion (up 8 percent since 2016); and from 2020 to 2022, 13 percent more ev

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue DD November 13, 2025   An insider told Virtueonline that the situation in ACNA is worse than we all know. I suspect he is right.   This week ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood stepped back from his job as archbishop, his bishopric and his pastoral charge. It was needed and necessary.   Two women have stepped forward alleging inappropriate sexual contact. One we know by name, the other we do not. The optics are horrible even if Wood beats the charges as

By David W. Virtue DD www.virtueonline.org November 12, 2025   Bishops in the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces & Chaplaincy have publicly accused Anglican Ink blogger George Conger of “publishing numerous untruthful stories about Bishop [Derek] Jones and the JAFC/SJAFC.”   An article on Anglican Ink’s website titled “SC FEDERAL COURT HANDS JONES A LOSS IN HIS BATTLE WITH THE ACNA,” is just the latest. “The reporter, George Conger, misstated facts and proposed conclusions that

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue www.virtueonline.org November 10, 2025   In the world of fantasy ecclesiastical politics, calling for unity in a global church that is bitterly divided over homosexuality, is a bit like asking Bibi Netanyahu to surrender his IDF forces to Hamas in the hope that peace would come to Gaza.   Elected in July, Cherry Vann, who is also the Bishop of Monmouth, became the first female leader of the Church in Wales, as well as its first lesbian in a sam

By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org Nov. 8, 2025   A second sexual harassment complaint has emerged against ACNA Archbishop Stephen Wood, just weeks after reports of a first allegation erupted, leaving clergy and parishioners stunned nationwide that he was elected with knowledge by the bishops of this and other charges against him.   The Washington Post which broke the first story reported the new complaint, submitted anonymously to the church Nov. 6 by “Jane Doe 1.”

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org Nov. 5, 2025   The Most Rev. Dr. Samy Fawzy Shehata (Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria and Diocesan Bishop of Egypt) recently addressed the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, in which he called for ongoing work to “serve the unity for which Christ prayed”.   The conference which ran from 24-28 October, explored the theme: 'Where now for visible unity?' It met at the Logos Papal Center o

EDITORIAL   By David W. Virtue, DD Nov. 5, 2025   It landed like a bombshell in the ACNA cathedral Narthex.   ACNA Archbishop Stephen Wood has been accused of sexual misconduct, abuse of power, plagiarism and much more. Some 3,500 words have been written blowing up a single orthodox archbishop in a small denomination by one of America’s leading newspapers.   Why did it merit such printers ink? A reporter and photographer were sent to dig it all up from willing talkers.   So,

CofE Vicars will Exercise Local Option to Bless SS Marriage   At every step of our Christian development and in every sphere of our Christian discipleship, pride is the greatest enemy and humility our greatest friend. --- John Stott   Why is so much modern discipleship so shallow. It emphasizes “growth” without repentance, “authenticity” without holiness, “belonging” without sacrifice. The call of Jesus — “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 28, 2025   ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood, 62, has come out fighting. Following fulsome disclosure of his alleged misdeeds in the Washington Post, that includes sexual misconduct, plagiarism, abuse of power and more, the staunchly orthodox leader said in a letter to his parish, that “I unequivocally, categorically, and emphatically deny in their entirety the accusations made against me by Ms. Claire Buxton, who was

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 23, 2025   Three simultaneous crises have engulfed the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), threatening the future of the breakaway orthodox denomination with an unprecedented convergence of scandals involving its highest-ranking leaders.   Archbishop Wood Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood has been credibly accused of sexual misconduct and abuse of power, according to a Washingto

No mention of Hamas in remarks to executive council COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 22, 2025 Episcopal Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe sharply criticized Israel in remarks to his church's executive council, describing the situation in Gaza as a "moral travesty" and calling for an end to U.S. weapons sales to Israel. Rowe blamed Israeli forces for human rights abuses, violence, and the destruction of Gaza. Notably absent from his remarks was any menti

"God intends us to penetrate the world. Christian salt has no business to remain snugly in elegant little ecclesiastical salt cellars; our place is to be rubbed into the secular community, as salt is rubbed into meat, to stop it going bad." – John Stott Dear Brothers and Sisters, www.virtueonline.org October 17, 2025   Historic Shift: GAFCON Announces Separation   The long-anticipated moment arrived Thursday morning. At 5am, my inbox contained a headline that will reshape An

Anglican communion will be reformed and reordered. We are now the Global Anglican Communion, says GAFCON chairman Archbishop Laurent Mbanda   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 16, 2025   The future has arrived, declared GAFCON chairman Archbishop Laurent Mbanda. “Today, GAFCON is leading the Global Anglican Communion. As has been the case from the very beginning, we have not left the Anglican Communion; we are the Anglican Communion,” he declared.   “Our Gaf

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Bishop Derek Jones   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 5, 2025   It’s getting downright nasty and legal. ACNA bishops...

Bishop Howard Case Dropped by PB. He resigns TEC///Anglican Church of Southern Africa Supports Palestine, Blasts Israel   The concept of...

COMMENTARY   By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org October 3, 2025   Dame Sarah Mullally, 63, Bishop of London, will be the 106th...

The Rt. Rev. Cpt. Jerome R. Cayangyang By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org September 26, 2025   Bishop Jay Cayangyang has been...