Well, All Isn't Well. Here's An Example.

From the latest Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana E-News comes word that Christ Church, Gonzales, has closed it's doors. I am very saddened by this news, as I know Christ Church was one of Bishop Jenkins' great hopes to grow our Diocese. He put much into it to make it a success. (Gonzales is one of the fastest growing areas of our state.) I do not know what killed it exactly, but I thought one line from the Bishop's article was very telling (highlighted):

Surely, mistakes were made. I am ultimately responsible for all of those errors. A great deal of effort and resources were poured into Christ Church and I should have done better to see that these were used in a way that would have built a sustainable, growing, and faithful congregation. The situation in the Episcopal Church seems to have greatly impacted Christ Church. Again, I should have been more attentive in this matter.

Despite their denials, the direction Gene Robinson, Katherine Schori, and their fellow travellers are taking The Episcopal Church IS driving people away.