A Statement from Bishop Jenkins
Having returned to Louisiana from the meeting of the House of Bishops, and in light of the statements issued by the majority of the House, I would like to share with you the following brief statement in anticipation of a more expansive reflection to the people Louisiana at a later date:
As Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana I reaffirm my commitment to constituent membership in the Anglican Communion, and to working positively and cooperatively in communion with other members of the Episcopal Church and sister Churches within the global Anglican community.
Bishop Jenkins has previously made a similar statement. I await his "more expansive reflection". He speaks of his "commitment to constituent membership in the Anglican Communion" and "to working positively and cooperatively in communion with other members of the Episcopal Church and sister Churches within the global Anglican community."
Is there a difference in emphasis or meaning in "commitment" and "working positively and cooperatively"? I don't know. Parsing the bishop's words in this manner won't enlighten me further, but, nevertheless, I try.
I have not yet received an answer to my letter to Bishop Jenkins, dated March 5, 2007, in which I asked several questions of him.
I thought the other day to ask you about whether he had responded, Mimi.
ReplyDeleteI'd call the diocesan office and ask them if the bishop issues personal replies and how long one might expect to wait to receive them.
If you are REALLY brave, I'd call and ask for an appointment to talk with him!
Remember, he puts his pants on the same way you do, and his job is to be the servant leader of those in his diocese. I rather think he needs to hear from a passionate and articulate progressive. I'm sure he hears all-too-often from those with a different view.
(Of course I am an ENTP who loves to challenge authority, so take that for what it's worth...)
Cheers,
Doxy
Doxy, my letter got to my bishop just before the House of Bishops meeting, and I did not expect an answer until after that was over. Now he may want to put out a public statement before he replies to me. I may do what you say, but I will give him more time.
ReplyDeleteTrust me; I am not intimidated.
I am worried about your bishop - reading his blog reveals someone who is in need of self care and not getting it.
ReplyDeleteAnn, I know. He has said that he is under the care of a specialist and is on medication for PTSD. He's carrying a heavy load. I pray for him.
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