Protest in Dallas puts church, pastor in tight spot

From Dallas-

Those heading into Prince of Peace Episcopal Church on Sunday morning got a pair of surprises.

About 300 feet shy of the church at 420 Main St., a group of about two dozen protesters had put out about 100 yard signs that implied the church was not doing enough to protect children.

And, despite a sign on its front lawn noting "A warm welcome awaits you," the Rev. Joseph Rafferty announced at the outset of the morning service that the boiler was broken and he apologized for a cold sanctuary.

Less than a half-hour earlier, the Rev. Rafferty stood in 40-degree weather and learned from organizer Shawn Considine of Colorado that the protesters were mostly concerned about a member of the Prince of Peace congregation who might still have access to children.

Considine said he was concerned about Ed Driesbach, 84, whose name last fall publicly appeared on a "perversion file" long kept secret by the Boy Scouts of America.

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