Thread by @dianabutlerbass

I'm getting phone calls asking me how the Episcopal Church can harbor views like Tish Warren's on disability.

Because even smart pastors from other mainline denominations think she's Episcopal clergy! And think her newsletter represents our church.

TEC, we've got a problem.

I spent a good portion of my morning explaining to close friends that she's part of a break-away fundamentalist Anglican church that is NOT part of the global Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal Church is the recognized Anglican Communion partner in the USA.

NOT Warren's sect.

Her theological views in no way are shaped by or significantly represent those of the Episcopal Church.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby: “ACNA is a separate church. It’s not part of the Anglican Communion.”

Her church is, instead, considered an "ecumenical partner."

Michael Curry's office should be on the freaking phone with the editor of the New York Times about this - because her posing as "Anglican" (as well as another writer they host on their platform) is creating real problems at this point.

Also, and how did I get this job? Explaining this public relations nightmare to other denominational leaders and journalists?

Addendum: Glenn Youngkin is also NOT an Episcopalian. He isn't even Anglican. He founded his own "Anglican" church in his basement. The first pastor happened to be from the Church of England; the pastors now are all non-denominational guys from Regent University.

I think I found a niche market - informing journalists about all the people who aren't Episcopalians.

If that doesn't work out for me, I can just declare myself the Archbishop of Canterbury.

I'm pretty sure the NYT would hire me then.