So here we go. There may be something going on and there may not. No one knows for sure or at least ain't nobody talking. We continue to see the devastation reeked on San Joaquin, Fort Worth, Quincy, and Pittsburgh. The saber is rattled in places like Louisiana and Ohio. So, at some risk let's put forth a modest proposal for the next few months in The Episcopal Church. How about an ad hoc committee that would work for no more than 33 months total. The funding for all the basic needs of the committee would come from TEC. Basic needs include travel, room and board, secretarial, incidental expenses for office/paper products and publishing stuff. The committee is comprised of Fr. Mark Harris, Fr. James Simon, Fr. Mark Hall, Fr. Terry Martin, Fr. Rich Cluett, Deacon George Cano, and a clergy person from Fort Worth and from Quincy. Also add Fr. Dan Martins for the loyal opposition (though I could be talked out of this). Each clergy person appoints no more than three lay persons to work on the committee as well. Experts to be called as needed. The charge would be twofold:
1, stave off the bleeding by whatever means are necessary within the general confines of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church;
2, reconcile and reconstitute each of the diocese that have been split,
3, regularly published reports on a monthly basis and regular reporting to the Executive Committee by Fr. Harris.
The committee will create a detailed agenda within 2 months of the appointment and convening of the committee.
Initial plan of action to be developed within the first 12 months and implementation to begin within the first 24 months.
Final results and report back to the Executive Council and the Presiding Bishop within 33 months.
If you have a better idea, would love to hear it. Status quo is not an option.
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