Episcopal News Service (ENS) publsihed an article about the various national church groups that will be meeting prior to the Investiture of the new Presiding Bishop. One section, entitled "Standing up for 'middle' church" caught my eye, and frankly made me excited. Finally, some press recognition for those of us standing in the Via Media (the middle way).
But as has been the case over and over again these past 3+ years, my high hopes were once again dashed. The group that ENS reported as "Standing up for 'middle' church" is The Episcopal Majority (TEM). From their "Who We Are" page:
The Episcopal Majority is a grassroots organization committed to the values and vitality of The Episcopal Church and working to neutralize the negative influence of the American Anglican Council (AAC), the Anglican Communion Network (ACN), and related groups.
TEM's list of related sites reads like any other progressive websites link page, Inclusivechurch.net, Via Media USA, Remain Episcopalian in the Diocese of San Joaquin, and Every Voice Network.
And so I had to ask. I sent the group an Email asking just how they plan on standing up for "middle" church while speaking polemically against the right and only supporting the cause of the left. And so I ask again. Does anyone out there know of this group? Does anyone plan on attending their event this weekend? Can anyone help me understand how this group is walking the Via Media?
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