Diocese of Central New York: St. Andrew’s, Syracuse in Court tomorrow.
Diocese of Central New York: St. Andrew’s, Syracuse in Court tomorrow.
(hat tip: CTSix)
Dear Readers,
Today is a day of prayer and fasting for the people of St. Andrew’s Church, Syracuse, NY ending with a prayer vigil at the church tonight at 7:00 pm.
Tomorrow, at 10:00 am there will be a court appearance before Judge James Murphy where lawyers for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York and Bishop Skip Adams will be attempting to stop the transfer of all monies within the church, effectively shutting the church down. Attorneys Raymond Dague and Robert Genant will present oral arguments to counter these motions and are seeking to dismiss the bishop’s lawsuit to seize St. Andrew’s Church.
“Our prayers lay the track down by which God’s power can come. Like a mighty locamotive His power is irresistable, but it cannot reach us without rails.” Watchman Nee
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We will be praying at St. Andrew’s in Vestal for our sister parish in Syracuse.
[1] Posted by Tony on 8-31-2006 at 01:02 PM · [top]
Our revisionist Bishop’s may believe “A mighty fortress is our God” but over there at St. Andrew’s, now there’s some cash they can get their hands on.
It is hard to find words to describe the dastardliness of this deed.
[2] Posted by BillS on 8-31-2006 at 04:09 PM · [top]
My congregation will be praying for St Andrew’s Parish. How long wil the judge take to decide?
[3] Posted by Josip on 8-31-2006 at 09:07 PM · [top]
Praying out here in NV!
May God give them strength and aid their ministry no matter the outcome tomorrow.
Pax Dei, Brothers & Sisters
~ Baby Veronica’s Auntie
[4] Posted by MJD_NV on 8-31-2006 at 10:55 PM · [top]
I will be praying that the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church will be enforced and that Episcopal Church property not be transferred to those who are not Episcopalians.
[5] Posted by TBWSF on 9-1-2006 at 01:11 AM · [top]
Heh.
Somehow I think the judge will be interested in New York property law rather than ECUSA canons. ; > )
US judges are not . . . Episcopal bishops. So there’s a lot greater odds that the judges will uphold what they are sworn to uphold.
[6] Posted by Sarah on 9-1-2006 at 01:35 AM · [top]
May the Lord’s blessings shower on you and your church today, Mr. Dague
[7] Posted by Bill C on 9-1-2006 at 06:20 AM · [top]
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