December 13, 2018(rev. 12-15-18)
Lawyers' Lukewarm Defense of Lawrence's "False Advertising" Offers Nothing New, Ignores Courtroom Defeats
At the heart of the case is ownership of the corporate entity, known as "The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina"... and, uh, yes that same question has already been decided by Federal Courts, and the State and U.S Supreme courts. Read on.
Episcopal Church, Local Diocese Ask for Summary Judgment in Federal False Advertising Case
As Orangeburg Judge Dithers, Rebel Congregation Thumbs its Nose at State and U.S. Courts
Parish is led by out-of-state Lawrence zealot and ex-Bishop's own attorney
November 19, 2018 (rev. 11/20)
Oral Arguments before Judge Dickson Yield Nothing New, even as Lawrence's Attorney Steps Up Attack on Supreme Court Ruling
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Bishop's Call to Convention: Christ's Love Must be at the Heart of Our Diocese... and Our Lives
November 9, 2018
Mission Accomplished: The extraordinary journey of the Episcopal Forum of South Carolina comes to an end as its legacy lives on
With the same thoughtful, dignified, and hopeful tone with which it began 15 years ago, the Episcopal Forum of South Carolina announced today that its work is done. In a letter to EFSC members, President Warren Mersereau reported that the organization was closing its doors, and transferring the remaining $2200 balance in its bank account to the Episcopal Church of South Carolina. Read more
October 23, 2018
Judge Schedules Hearing on Implementation of Supreme Court Ruling for November 19th
First Judicial Circuit Judge Edgar Dickson of Orangeburg will preside over what many believe will be beginning of the end for ex-Bishop Lawrence's schism. SC Episcopalians will be there and posting all the latest news as it happens.
October 22, 2018
No Word on Hearing by Orangeburg Judge Charged with Implementing Supreme Court Ruling
South Carolina's judicial system continues to get a failing grade for its incompetent handling of the January 2013 lawsuit brought by ex-Bishop Mark Lawrence.
First Judicial Circuit Judge Edgar Dickson was charged by the state Supreme Court with implementing its largely pro-Episcopal Church ruling in the case nearly a year ago... and has not even held a hearing. Last August he told lawyers on both sides that he would schedule a hearing on the case before the end of October, but so far nothing is scheduled.
October 16, 2018
Lawrencians Throw Everything plus Kitchen Sink at Judge Hoping to Force Re-Opening of 2013 Lawsuit
In court filings today in Orangeburg, breakaway lawyers continued to bash the state's 2017 Supreme Court ruling, while furiously battling the Church's request for a full accounting of Diocesan and parish finances.
September 24, 2018
Breakaway Lawyers Still Resisting the Inevitable, as Both Sides Submit Final Briefs to Judge Dickson
Judge Dickson Schedules Late October Hearing on Pending Motions in Implementation of Court Decision
Federal Court Sets False Advertising Trial for March
August 8, 2018
Lawrence's Last Hurrah Tour Leaves Followers with Confusion about the Future, & Blame for Everyone Else
Rambling commentary touches on 2015 settlement offer, revisionist history, human genitalia, and questionable legal advice
Lawrence's Diocesan Tour Gets Underway
Betterments Lawsuit Will Go Nowhere
Part III (Aug 2):
Lawrence Plays the Victim Card
In Walterboro former SC bishop demonizes Church leaders, refuses to admit any blame, then urges his supporters to raise money for lawyers. He appears to be more aware of his own legal culpability than in the past.
Lawrence 'Conversations' Still based on Old and Misleading Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Out of Options? Attack, Attack, Attack
July 20, 2018
Lawrence's Allies Lash Out at Reconciliation Initiative
Letter from Peter Moore is one of the milder attacks; SC Episcopalians offers comments on anti-Muslim prejudice, GAFCON, Sin, Anglican Jesuses, Matt Kennedy, and much more
July 18, 2018
Bishop Adams Upbeat about Reconciliation Initiative after Meetings in Conway, Bluffton, & Charleston
'Three Conversations' to help heal broken Diocese were well-attended and productive, in spite of pharisees' efforts to undermine him
Bishop Adams Invites Returning Congregations to Restore Their Ministries within the Church
Post & Courier publishes his invitation to Reconciliation
July 11, 2018
Church Attorneys Demand Full Accounting, Audits of Lawrence Organization & Parishes
Worst kept secret of the Lawrence schism was that its leaders were attempting to hide assets from the courts in the event secession effort failed; Judge sets July 26 for status conference in the case
June 28, 2018
Episcopal Bishop Invites One-time Breakaway Congregations to Information & Listening Sessions
June 24, 2018
Part I: Three Breakaway Wardens Reject U.S. and State Supreme Court Decisions
Part II: Lawrence, Wardens Slam Chief Justice
June 19, 2018
Adams Offers Message of Welcome & Reconciliation to Returning Parishes
Episcopal bishop envisions robust Christian witness in every parish
Implementation: Beyond the Recent Unpleasantness
Diocesan Chancellor says focus now shifts back to Dorchester County for implementation of Court ruling
June 11, 2018
Part II: Angry Lawrence Promises to Fight Implementation of the Court Ruling
Stung by back-to-back losses, ex-Bishop Mark Lawrence rejects the August 2017 ruling of the state's Supreme Court and plans to fight its implementation in the Dorchester County court.
May 9, 2018
Legal Tide Turns in Church's Favor
April 17, 2018
Judge Expands False Advertising Case to Include 54 Pro-Lawrence Parishes & Trustees as Defendants
In January 2013, hubris led the attorneys for ex-Bishop Mark Lawrence to make a foolish blunder in their legal strategy to leave the Episcopal Church. Today, it came back to haunt them in spades.
April 5, 2018
Texas Appeals Court Finds in Favor of Episcopal Church and its Diocese in Fort Worth
If it is possible that another schism in another diocese could be more bitter and more of a mess than ours, it would be in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Read Dr. Ron Caldwell's comments on the decision
Today loyal Episcopalians got long awaited good news as an appeals court in Fort Worth reversed a lower court ruling favoring the breakaway cousins of our former bishop, Mark Lawrence, making it clear that they own their own Diocese and its property.
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Earlier Postings in 2018
Breakaway Convention Facing Out of-Control Spending, while
Episcopal Church Moves to Consolidate Schism
Issues in Pending Federal False Advertising Case
March 1, 2018
Lawrence 'Diocese' Swimming in Red Ink as Representatives to Annual Meeting Convene
March 1, 2018
Annual Meeting of Breakaway Group Promises
Heartache and Delusion
February 22, 2018
Smoking Gun Shows Lawerence
Still Putting His "War" against the Church Ahead of Best Interests of his Parishes
February 21, 2018