The Diocese of Quincy priest who directs Chicago-based Redeemed Lives Ministries, an organization that brings ALL people into the saving and healing embrace of Jesus Christ said that as a priest the focus of his vocation is pastoral care with about 20% of people who seek us out desire freedom from homosexual attractions.

Bertram Nelson Herlong was elected 10th Bishop of Tennessee January 30, 1993. He is the 882nd Bishop in the American Succession. From 1993 through 2001, membership has increased by 13.6% and pledged giving to congregations has increased by 59%. Since 1995, the diocese has planted 6 new congregations. Two are now self-supporting parishes and the other four are on a five-year declining financial subsidy plan. The newest congregation is located in Goodlettsville and was started July 1, 2002.

Griswold's position was echoed by Los Angeles Bishop J. Jon Bruno who faces lawsuits from three parishes who have left his diocese and the national church over sexuality and authority issues, when he said, "I think that fundamentalism is the reason for this schism." Bruno said the interpretation of scripture must be flexible and evolutionary. "We're making assumptions that our way is the right way.

"We walked away and left the properties, assets and a handful of parishioners and with 85 we set out to worship anew. We began a new Anglican Church in Lapeer and we are still working out what to call ourselves. We are holding worship services and new people are coming. All the clergy in the area have been supportive including the Roman Catholics who gave us a place to worship called the Chapel of Convenience which seats 400 people. On Saturday evenings we worship at the St.