In 2016, the Episcopal News Service, reporting on the wake of the firing of several top-level Episcopal Church officials, ran an article outlining findings that workplace culture in Episcopal Church headquarters were seriously troubled. Among the findings reported: That employees found it difficult to do what the considered to be ethical. Despite that, two years later the church… Read More »
The recent spate of shootings in churches and schools is a painful tragedy that underscores the need for a holistic approach to address violence in our society, including better security, comprehensive gun control, and improved access to mental health care. In this matter, it is a grave disservice to minimize the suffering of those affected. Even worse is… Read More »
Want to see still further proof that Grace Episcopal Church has become toxic? Check out the comments below, which judging from context, come from a parishioner. Typical crap from the church—any approach except actually addressing misconduct within the parish. It’s telling, too, that members of the church go right to sex when they want to try to discredit… Read More »
There’s an old saying among activists that, if you protest long enough, you will see and hear everything. Today proved that to be the case. While I was out protesting today, a woman pulled up, insisting that we needed to talk. Initially, I ignored her, as I was surrounded by bustling traffic. Eventually, we did strike up a… Read More »
Diane, an expert on abusive churches, recently tweeted this. Guess that includes Mike, received into TEC 16 months prior to Bob Malm’s decision to tell Mike he is unwelcome at Grace church. Oh, wait: David Crosby says there are two sides to this, so I guess Bob Malm’s conduct towards Mike and the resulting trauma doesn’t count. No… Read More »