The bishops and primates have all gone home. The parties have published their final statements and reactions. The media have moved on. A number of my fellow bloggers seem not to have noticed. They continue attempting to divine a greater meaning from assorted whisperings, correspondence, and notes sent back and forth among various prelates and actors.
Enough, already.
Surely, a couple of dioceses are whispering ominously about their intentions, and some shady convention resolutions will no doubt be offered. But there’s work to do. The church is not the mission of the church. The mission of the church is spreading the love of God in Christ. There are more than enough places at home and abroad that need that love. We have ample evidence, both here and nationally, that folks understand that, and there is outstanding mission work going on among our congregations and their partners. It’s a rewarding journey of mutual discovery. By not participating, those who would threaten us by their leaving will simply be left behind. For that we should all grieve.
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