The Diocese of Pittsburgh has voted to realign with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone.
This is the preliminary story from the Episcopal News Service:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_101319_ENG_HTM.htm
A more detailed story is to come.
Game on!
Here's the breakdown of the vote by orders:
121 aye, 33 nay (clergy)
191 aye, 69 nay (laity)
Now, what does this mean for Holy Cross from the get-go? We have declared repeatedly to the diocese via vestry resolution that Holy Cross is and always will be supportive of the Episcopal Church. Holy Cross will continue along that position. We will assist as much as we are able in the organizing of the continuing Diocese of Pittsburgh. There will be questions about who owns the property of the diocese, most likely contested by dueling lawyers at 10 paces. The road will be difficult at times, but Holy Cross is a parish used to adversity. This will not kill us, but will make us stronger. But tomorrow, the sun will rise, we will worship at 8:00 and 10:30, the roof will still leak, we will prepare for Family and Friends Day, and the Episcopal Church flag that is displayed in our sanctuary will remain there.
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