Notes from a clergy conference: +Schori to prevent departing parishes from Communion connection

From Stand Firm, a report from a Diocese of Rio Grande clergy member who was present at their recent meeting with the Presiding Bishop:

Notes from the clergy conference with the Presiding Bishop:

First, until Bishop Steenson’s resignation is accepted by the Standing Committee, the HoB cannot vote. They will mail a ballot to each bishop when the SC completes action, probably next Thursday.

Second, ++KJS is quite insistent that a clause be added to the St. Clement’s contract making it null and void if they cease to be an independent congregation of join another part of the Anglican Communion/ She, rightly in my mind, sees this as crucial for TEC. I believe she repeated that at least once and referred to that principle several times in the question and answer session. However, the agreement is signed, sealed, delivered and the money became an investment instrument the minute it was received. I don’t believe it can be legally reopened. But she is steely eyed committed to see that this clause gets in all the next agreements. “Warning Will Robinson!”

Third, two bishops threatened +Jeffrey, over this agreement with St. Clement. CO and I believe XX were the bishops. He was really upset by this –in tears and shaking- and it included deposition, law suits, not allowing him to resign. . . We were quite angry on hearing this. . .

I have met Bishop Steenson and a more gentle, thoughtful man would be hard to find. Whether you agree with his decision or not, the fact that Christian bishops would threaten him in such a way is unconscionable. Read it all.