From Bishop Waggoner: Dear Friends in Christ, With Referendum 74 passing in Washington, some are asking whether the blessing of a same-sex marriage will be allowed in Washington churches in the Diocese of Spokane. In response, the answer is “yes.” A draft policy for this Diocese on the blessing of same-sex relationships has been developed … Read more →

Dear Friends in Christ, While in the Virginia/West Virginia area with family, I have been monitoring the fires in the Cle Elum/Ellensburg area and am sending this update after speaking again this evening with Warden Kelly Clift from Church of the Resurrection, Roslyn and the Rev. Vern McGee, Grace Church, Ellensburg.  I do so knowing … Read more →

Jay Akasie wrote a piece about the 2012 General Convention for the Wall Street Journal that caused quite a stir. Last week, you saw some of the responses from around the Episcopal blogging networks. Below is a response from our very own Bishop James E. Waggoner, Jr. to address some of Mr. Akasie’s points. (The … Read more →

This is the season in which we are invited – not threatened – to tune in. Read more →