San Joaquin Gets Personal...

Episcopal News Service reports that plans are already underway to provide for a continuing presence of the real Episcopal Church in the Diocese of San Joaquin.

The Rev. Robert Moore will meet with the group as well. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori appointed Moore "to provide an ongoing pastoral presence to the continuing Episcopalians in the Diocese of San Joaquin," said the Rev. Charles Robertson, canon to the Presiding Bishop.

Moore is the husband of Bishop Suffragan Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera of Olympia, the daughter of San Joaquin Bishop John-David Schofield's predecessor, Bishop Victor Rivera.

Regular readers here will know that I live in the Diocese of Olympia and am a huge fan of Bishop Nedi Rivera. Perhaps less well known is that I am an equally big fan of the Rev. Bob Moore. He's a fabulous guy, and I am so glad he is able to provide a pastoral presence in the midst of this turmoil. My prayers go out to Bob and all the faithful Episcopalians in that diocese.

Update - from the faithful Episcopalians in San Joaquin:

From Remain Episcopal:

Those of us who remain Episcopal within the Diocese of San Joaquin extend our thanks and appreciation for the overwhelming expression of love and support that we have received from faithful Episcopalians and Anglicans throughout The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. We are committed to the very challenging tasks that we are now faced with, including but not limited to, supporting and protecting the clergy that have stood with us, maintaining and growing the parishes that retain their Episcopal affiliation, providing support and leadership to those who are in the minority in their current parishes, informing and gathering those who have left over the years in response to words and actions they found oppressive and marginalizing. To those within our diocese who have not felt represented by Remain Episcopal but have a desire to remain loyal to The Episcopal Church, please know that we do not exclude those who may feel their opinions and beliefs differ from ours. Contact us so we can better understand all perspectives and go forward representing all. ( reach us at contact@remainepiscopal.org )

Many of you have asked how you can help. Please continue to pray for the Diocese of San Joaquin. We are all mourning some level of loss regardless of our affiliation. We are in need of comfort, strength, discernment, and wisdom as we go forward in love and service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The tasks that face us will require considerable financial support. We need to get the word out that The Episcopal Church is still present in the Diocese of San Joaquin. Bulk mailings and print ads for media in 14 counties are costly. We would appreciate any donations. We are a 501(c)(3) organization so your donations are tax deductible. Please mail them to:

Remain Episcopal
2067 W. Alluvial
Fresno, CA 93711

Comments

[Steve]

We need to pray for healing. The World (and that's why we are here) does not need yet another church founded in a fight. Please pray, fast do what you do but pray for the healing of the Church.

PS Its Jesus' Church! I don't remember him saying remember me by fighting and bickering and spliting up. Break bread not the church!