From The Washington Post (Episcopal version)The people of The Falls Church (Episcopal) stand on the cusp of a new season of ministry and mission after a long and painful season of division.
As we give thanks and prepare to move back to our historic Episcopal Church home, we are also mindful that this time has been difficult for all parties involved. Our prayer is that both The Falls Church (Episcopal) and The Falls Church Anglican are able to move forward into our respective ministries and missions and carry out the work each feels God is calling us to do.
In December 2006, those who sought to continue in the Episcopal traditions were prevented from continuing to hold Episcopal worship in our historic church property. Now, as the litigation that divided friend from friend and Christian from Christian is close to winding down, leaders from both churches are working on transitional plans in a manner that all parties hope will allow each congregation to once again to devote its full attention to living out its mission in the world.
Rather than being discouraged by our situation for the past five years and our ongoing uncertainty, our Episcopal congregation has taken this time in the wilderness as an opportunity to marshal our spiritual strength.
More here-
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/an-opportunity-to-marshal-our-spiritual-strength/2012/05/11/gIQA0HcPJU_story.html
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