May 5, 2004 For the Primates of the Anglican Communion My dear brothers, Grace to you and peace in our risen Savior Jesus Christ. I find myself, in these days of Easter in which we contemplate the mystery of the resurrection and its consequences in our lives, living with a sharp awareness of the reality of our being bound together in the Lord because of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And, that being thus bound we are called to share one another's sufferings as...

Archbishop Gregory Venables Replies to Frank Griswold May 7, 2004 The Most Revd Frank T. Griswold Presiding Bishop ECUSA Dear Bishop Frank, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. I write in response to your letter of May 5th. Since it has found its way all over the internet, I am constrained to respond more broadly than just in a personal note. With great respect it must be said that considering what you now write in the light of what you have already done brings...

We note with great interest that Bishop William Swing of California has revoked Otis Charles' license to officiate and also dismissed him from his position as assisting bishop in the diocese. Details of the story, reported by The Living Church last evening, are sketchy with regard to why the measures were taken, but it appears to be a result of Charles' "marriage" to Felipe Sanchez Paris on April 24, 2004. The Executive Office of the Diocese, the Rev. Michael Hansen told The Living Church...