Indaba, Ubuntu, Jefferts Schori, Lambeth and the Anglican Communion

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[VirtueOnline] 28 May 2008--It was the legacy of Frank Griswold, former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, in an effort to resolve differences among bishops, that small (non-legislative) groups be formed comprised of bishops with opposing viewpoints (Duncan v. Robinson). It was hoped that once each had heard the others' story and the appropriate pain was felt, that out of the ecclesiastical ether peace, but not necessarily truth, would emerge and the HOB could stand as one.

It was a vain and vacuous hope treasured by Griswold even as the House of Bishops slowly came unglued with a growing number of orthodox bishops refusing to attend HOB's meetings. Over time, bishops fled to Rome and CANA. The Bishop of Virginia Frank Gray articulated the angst of the time (2004) in his memorable line, "I will not attend HOB. I promised to guard the Faith".