Thread by @katierouquine

Rev. Gina Roes (ACNA ordained, former-PRT member), wrote a piece that was published Monday. It is crucial to understanding what has been unfolding, unhelpfully and uncharitably, REPEATEDLY, behind the scenes within @The_ACNA.

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross

I want to quote 89% of it here, but it's worth 10 focused minutes of your time to read in full.

acnatoo.org/acna-witnesses…

"But after our resignation we were met with hostility and power plays from those who also made vows to be a bridge, but instead actively engaged in sabotaging us. I recognize that I am using very strong language, and I would not use it without cause. I am deeply grieved."...

..."To be honest, there is so much that I can’t “unsee,” and for me to take no action would make me complicit in what has happened. My conscience will not allow me to be silent, and so I bring this to you, my fellow clergy."

"...a 3-front conflict has developed, which began with Mark Rivera’s alleged criminal activity and the fallout from it, but now involves the UMD, the Provincial Office, and ACNAtoo."...

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross @The_ACNA

..."The dynamics between the UMD and the Province are not collegial, and within this intra-denominational conflict, both have triangulated and scapegoated ACNAtoo and the survivors for whom they advocate."

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross @The_ACNA

"Bp. Alan Hawkins engaged in multiple conversations with Rachael Denhollander, Esq. (an expert survivor advocate and attorney) throughout the early months of 2022."...

..."Although she is available and eminently qualified to independently review the investigative contracts and liaise with survivors, the Province has not hired her. To date, the problematic investigations continue with no expert oversight."

"As it stands, our structures inhibit justice and healing for wounded people, our official channels for accountability are broken,..."

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross @The_ACNA

"...and those who have failed in their duty of care seem to be perpetually in a defensive stance, protected by their position of power and those in their circle of influence."...

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross @The_ACNA

..."It is noteworthy that five professionally credentialed women, all volunteers, have resigned citing strikingly similar concerns. This should alarm you."

#ACNAtoo @ArchbishopFoley @frandrewgross @The_ACNA

Ring the bells that still can ring...that's how the light gets in. (Leonard Cohen)

acnatoo.org/acna-witnesses…

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