12-16 January 2026
The ACNA College of Bishops meets. It “…advanced discussions about updated procedures for the vetting and approval of candidates for the offices of Bishop and Archbishop. A final version of this Customary for Episcopal Elections is expected to be approved in the coming months.”
It “voted to support the creation of a new Diocese of the Mid-South.”
It “appointed a Subcommittee to oversee a third-party review of the provincial administration of disciplinary matters pertaining to Bishop Stewart Ruch.”
“Additionally, the Governance Task Force (GTF) has had an initial consultation with Rachael Denhollander, an attorney and leading expert in helping religious institutions properly respond to and prevent abuse. As part of the final public review cycle, the provincial office and the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas have agreed to retain Ms. Denhollander to consult and provide additional feedback to the GTF about trauma-informed best practices.” (press release)
16 January 2026
Charles Perez writes an article for Virtue Online outlining the reasons for the JAFC’s decision to disaffiliate from the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
Perez says that the JAFC Executive Committee concluded that the ACNA has become an “untenable” partner due to systemic theological, structural, and ethical failures. The summary of their grievances includes:
- Broken Structural Promises (Canon 11)
- Theological Incoherence and “Dual Integrity”
- Selective Discipline and Sexual Ethics
- Departure from Pro-Life Convictions
- Institutional Crisis and Terminal Decline