San Joaquin Bylaw Changes Carry Risks, Opportunities
11/14/2006

In a message to his diocese as it prepares for its convention, San Joaquin Bishop John-David Schofield urged members to “vote your faith” over constitutional changes that he has largely developed in consultation with his chancellor, chief financial officer and canon to the ordinary. Convention meets Dec. 1-2 at St. James’ Community Center in Fresno.

“If you have been following the news, you know that standing strong for the Lord subjects one to reprisals and persecution from the leadership of [The Episcopal Church],” Bishop Schofield wrote. “I have been repeatedly threatened for my opposition to the heresy of the American Church.”

Bishop Schofield said the threat of legal action to remove him as bishop has prevented release of the information contained in the letter until now. Neither the standing committee nor diocesan council was consulted about the proposed amendments prior to their being filed with the secretary of convention.

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