Subject: Anglican Alliance of North Florida Formed

Jesus said, “if you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32 NIV).

The Bishop of Florida has said that he is “convinced that this is one of the strongest - potentially THE strongest - diocese in our church and in our communion.” The impression that he would create is that the “Florida Six” are simply a small dissident minority in an otherwise healthy and unified diocese.

The truth is that many individuals and congregations in this diocese are not willing to remain in ECUSA if it does not repent by General Convention in June, 2006. Many are simply biding their time until then. Many parishioners are telling their vestries that they will pledge only for the first half of next year. At least one parish, very early in the fall stewardship season, has just told the diocese that it cannot pledge beyond June since its laity have said that June is the end of the road for them barring ECUSA repentance. Other parishes are considering adopting this approach.

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