On his Web site, Bishop Nathan D. Baxter of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania says "in some ways, this is not a surprise" that Episcopal dioceses and others that withdrew from the church in dissent have proposed a plan to form a new Anglican presence in the U.S. and Canada. (See earlier post.)
"Yet it is disappointing to lose the fellowship of these four of our 110 Episcopal dioceses; and as Episcopalians, it is also painful to be spoken of with such public disrespect and lack of charity," Baxter writes in his December letter to the diocese.
More at the jump.
Baxter said it seems the next actions of the new, proposed province will be an appeal to the 38 archbishops (primates) of the Anglican Communion who meet Jan. 31-Feb. 6 in Egypt.
"I suppose the thinking is if enough of the Primates will recognize their proposal it will be sufficient authorization for them to incorporate as an authentic Anglican presence. It remains to be seen if the traditional categories of authorization will be sought, i.e. Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Consultative Council," Baxter writes.
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