Mark Harris passes on the latest news from the Episcopal Parish of Grace & St Stephens, ousted from their digs by Don Armstrong & Co. a year ago.
All of that will play out, but the good news of the moment is that exile has some blessings attached: the parish is vital and doing what it knows best – being an Episcopal Church. The people have found new ecumenical companions, reaffirmed their life together and found new energy as a welcoming community. In return from the exile from their parish it is to be hoped that they not forget what they have learned in this sojourn. This has been a difficult time for those parishioners who wished to continue as members of the Episcopal Church. Still there is much to be thankful about in being able to continue as a congregation.