"The diocese is in free fall," an orthodox rector told VirtueOnline. "Parishes are leaving the diocese, with many of the smaller parishes now being run by non-stipendiary priests; his largest cardinal parishes are mostly gone." He still has the cathedral and Christ Church Ponte Vedra and their giving has increased. He still has some heavy hitters but they won't be enough to keep it all going, he said.

"Your vote today remains a vote for inclusion and communion -- of gay and lesbian people in their full lives as single or partnered people, of women, of all ethnic minorities, and all people," Andrus said by telephone over the cathedral's public address system to members after being told of his election. "My commitment to Jesus Christ's own mission of inclusion is resolute."

"They believe that the church has gone wrong in regard to sexual ethics, so that they need to separate from the Episcopal Church. This stands in clear contradiction to the teaching of the New Testament, where unity is a cardinal virtue for Christians, even in the face of doctrinal and ethical disagreements. Also, the ordained people who joined this chorus of division are in clear contradiction of their ordination vows," wrote the bishop.

Wood said that Bishop Charles E. Bennison has continued to refuse to resign or retire and "that he has the canonical right to refuse". He also said that Bennison has not agreed to "mediation" as no one has asked him, but he only wants to talk about "reconciliation." Laney said, "we don't want to demonize anyone"(which means no presentment). However issues of trust were again raised about Bennison's running of the diocese and his dealings with people.