From Pittsburgh-The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and nine churches of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh announce that they have reached an agreement regarding disputed properties:
“Even though the issues resolved here
originated through division and were often the cause of great pain, we
know that as Christians we are called to be ambassadors for Christ and
ministers of reconciliation, first among ourselves, and then with the
larger world. The Episcopal Diocese and the Parishes have come to
recognize that our mutual desire to live according to the Gospel and to
share with others the Good News of Jesus Christ far outweighs any
differences we have with each other, and this agreement frees us to
carry out that mission as we believe God is calling us to do,” said
Bishop Dorsey McConnell of the Episcopal Diocese.
Bishop James Hobby of the Anglican
Diocese of Pittsburgh issued the following statement in support of the
parishes entering into this agreement: “I feel that the settlement is
quite remarkable, given the litigious culture in which we live. Clearly,
hard work and difficult conversations were part of the negotiations.
But, biblical principles and a shared commitment to follow Christ
provided a healthy context for pursuing the discussions with mutual
respect and understanding. A commitment to our fundamental mission was
greater than our differences. While differences remain between the
parties, I pray that Jesus’ prayer for unity in Him and His truth will
one day find expression throughout the Church.”
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