Six priests respond to Bishop Smith
April 15, 2005
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cynthia P. Brust 202–412–8721
A Statement from Six Episcopal Clergy in Connecticut
We have read a statement issued by Bishop Andrew Smith on April 15, 2005, in which he announces he will not take action of inhibition today. We reiterate that we do not understand how we have in any way abandoned the communion of this church nor have we been privy to the process and evidence by which the Standing Committee has determined such a charge.
We have previously attempted to meet with Bishop Smith on several occasions to discuss this matter. We note the offer to meet with the six of us and taking into account the very short notice will respond to the Bishop to determine when and how this meeting might take place.
The Rev. Allyn Benedict
Christ Church, Watertown
The Rev. Ronald S. Gauss
Bishop Seabury, Groton
The Rev. Mark Hansen
St. John’s, Bristol
The Rev. Donald Helmandollar
Trinity, Bristol
The Rev. Christopher Leighton
St. Paul’s, Darien
The Rev. Gil Wilkes
Christ and the Epiphany, East Haven