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Unofficial watchdog for the Episcopal church. We cover other denominations as well.

And yes, this watchdog bites!
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www.anglicanwatch.com/anglican-wat... Anglican Watch calls on #Episcopal church to adopt zero tolerance approach to grooming. #grooming #abuse
Anglican Watch calls on the Episcopal Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards grooming
As the official departure date (October 6, 2026) for Jonathan “Johnny Boy” Adams, rector of Trinity Episcopal, Upperville, VA, approaches, we have reached an inflection point and need to consider…
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October 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/anglican-wat... Anglican Watch issues formal warning about Christ Episcopal, Kennesaw and rector Ben Day. #Episcopal #abuse #abuseofpower #kennesaw @CECKennesaw
Anglican Watch issues formal warning regarding Christ Church, Kennesaw
For months, we’ve been watching Christ Church, Kennesaw, GA, over issues involving rector Ben Day, including his alleged: But now, as complaints continue to come in, we are issuing a formal warning…
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October 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/former-tenth... Alleged groomer of boys and former director of music @TenthPres purportedly threatens other bloggers. We’re not having it.
Former Tenth Pres music minister and purported groomer of boys Dr. Paul Jones allegedly threatens fellow bloggers. That’s a mistake.
Lawyers for music minister and composer Dr. Paul S. Jones have allegedly recently sent at least one cease-and-desist letter to other church abuse bloggers. The letters apparently involve the…
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September 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/diocese-of-n... Anglican Church of Canada facing criticism after covering up sexual harassment. #Anglican #sexualharassment
Diocese of Niagara covers up sexual harassment findings
The Anglican Church of Canada’s Diocese of Niagara⁠ is facing questions over its handling of a Safe Church investigation involving the Rev. Robert Towler⁠, former rector of Holy Trinity Anglican…
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September 25, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/its-official... Duplicitous Dan McClain — done and defrocked. #Episcopal
It’s official: Duplicitous Dan McClain is done
It’s no surprise, but we’re nonetheless pleased to report that the Bishop of Southern Ohio, Bishop Kristin Uffelman White, has formally defrocked Episcopal priest Dan McClain, former rector of St.
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September 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/disrespectin... CCAR president David Lyon’s hypocritical comments about T’Shuvah are laughable and offensive. #reformmovement #CCAR #bethisrae;l

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Disrespecting the High Holy Days: Rabbi David Lyon’s hypocritical comments about repentance are laughable and offensive
Ed: Out of respect for the Days of Awe, we held this post for several days. Just about the time we reach a point of utter despair about the Episcopal Church and its ability to say one thing…
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September 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/anglican-wat... Episcopal priest Mark Anderson receives cease-and-desist letter after apparent defamation per se.

#Episcopal #CanonMarkAnderson #defamation @DioceseFL @iamepiscopalian
Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti sends cease-and-desist to Episcopal priest Mark Anderson
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the bullying, abuse, potentially criminal conduct, and childish machinations of Episcopal priest Mark Anderson, who serves as vicar of St. John’s Cathedral in…
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September 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/the-corrupti... Corruption takes on a life of its own at Trinity Episcopal Upperville, where the wardens are increasingly desperate to silence members. #Episcopal
The corruption at Trinity Upperville takes on a life of its own, as church wardens are increasingly desperate to silence members
Over the past few months, we’ve covered the ongoing meltdown at Trinity Episcopal Upperville, where rector Jonathan Adams is credibly accused of misconduct involving children. Now…
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September 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/background-r... From possible federal tax liens to 30-year conventional mortgage background report raises questions about Southall Church’s Paul and Patti Tremblay following Paul’s arrest for embezzlement from the church.

#SouthallChurch #PaulTremblay #SteveBerger #GraceChapel
Background report reveals possible federal tax liens for Paul and Patti Tremblay
A reader recently asked us if we could provide details on the possible federal tax liens and other information we have on Paul and Patti Tremblay, who have for many years been a part of Christian…
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September 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/press-releas... Anglican Watch deeply concerned about possible issues with Angie Solomon’s right to legal counsel in current criminal case. #AngieSolomon #justiceforgrant #AaronSolomon #graciesolomon
Press Release: Concerns Raised Over Angie Solomon’s Right to Counsel Ahead of Williamson County Hearing
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — Watchdog organization Anglican Watch today reaffirmed its support for Angie Solomon and her daughter, Gracie Solomon…
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September 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/angie-solomo... UPDATE: Tennessee officials may be trying to interfere with Angie Solomon’s right to effective legal counsel. #angiesolomon #grantsolomon #justiceforgrant #freedomforgracie #AaronSolomon
Angie Solomon update: Tennessee officials may be trying to interfere with Angie’s right to legal counsel
Earlier today, Anglican Watch learned that the Williamson County district attorney and other legal officials may be trying to interfere with Angie Solomon’s constitutional right to effective…
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September 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/breaking-fed... Former Episcopal youth minister facing federal indictment for grooming/abuse of boys. @TheFallsChurch @TFCE @TheDioceseVA #Episcopal #jeffreytaylor
BREAKING: Federal indictment revives questions over Falls Church’s response to youth minister grooming/abuse allegations
A former youth minister who served at The Falls Church for more than a decade has been indicted on federal charges stemming from allegations that he sexually groomed and abused multiple boys over a…
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September 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Trinity Episcopal Upperville: A huge thank you to our sources and a call for additional leads. @trinityupper #Episcopal #allegationsofgrooming #JonathanAdams
Trinity Upperville update: A huge thank you to our sources and a call for additional leads
As regular readers of Anglican Watch know, we continue to work hard to get to the bottom of the debacle now underway at Trinity Episcopal Upperville, following credible allegations of grooming on the…
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September 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/toxic-priest... Toxic priest, toxic parish — My time at Calvary Bastrop, Part III

#Episcopal #AmyMoehnke #Bastrop #spiritualabuse
Toxic priest, toxic parish: My time at Calvary Bastrop, part III, by guest author Alexis Adkins
The meme above came across my feed today and felt appropriate for these posts- my experiences. I also had to laugh, because I caught myself in a trauma response – overexplaining everything.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Southall Church/Grace Chapel former employee Paul Tremblay charged with embezzling more than $350,000 in church funds
As one reader puts it, “You can’t make this stuff up.” And they are exactly right, even as we receive news that long-time Steve Berger insider and Grace Chapel/Southall Church employee Paul Tremblay…
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September 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/toxic-priest... Toxic priest, toxic parish: More allegations of abuse at Calvary Episcopal, Bastrop. #Episcopal #abuse #AmyMoehnke
Toxic priest, toxic parish: My time at Calvary Bastrop, part II, by guest author Alexis Adkins
First off, I would be exceptionally remiss if I didn’t thank you for allowing me to share my experiences. I’m so very grateful, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Second, I had a plan and…
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September 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/toxic-priest... Toxic priest, toxic parish: My time at Calvary Episcopal, Bastrop.

#Episcopal #AmyMoehnke
Toxic priest, toxic parish: My time at Calvary Bastrop, by guest author Alexis Adkins
Hello. My name is Alexis Adkins. I worked at Calvary Episcopal Church in Bastrop, TX, for two years. I was fired in April. This post is the first installment in a series about my time at Calvary and…
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September 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/something-we... What on earth is going on at CrossPointe Austin? And why is the church trying to discipline members who complain about the mistreatment of children? #PCA @pcanet #presbyterian #abuse
Something weird’s going on at CrossPointe Austin, even as the church tries to discipline members who’ve complained unsuccessfully about the mistreatment of children
Over the years, we’ve covered various issues within the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). Specifically, this denomination talks a good game when it comes to missional integrity but has an abysmal…
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September 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/update-dioce... #Episcopal Diocese of Texas refuses to address allegations of retaliation by priest Amy Moehnke, ignores church canons. #amymoehnke
Update: Diocese of Texas refuses to address allegations of retaliation by Bastrop-based priest Amy Moehnke. No surprises there.
Previously, we covered credible allegations of sexual harassment by Episcopal priest Amy Moehnke, who is the locum tenens at Calvary Episcopal, Bastrop, Texas. More recently, Amy Nelsen…
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September 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/update-jonat... Anglican Watch identifies additional allegations of grooming by Episcopal priest Jonathan Adams at Church of the Apostles, Atlanta. @ApostlesATL #Episcopal
Update: Jonathan “Johnny Boy” Adams investigation identifies additional allegations of grooming at Church of the Apostles, Atlanta
For some time now, we’ve been covering the allegations of grooming and other inappropriate behavior by Trinity Episcopal (Upperville, VA) rector Jonathan “Johnny Boy” Adams. (His moniker is the…
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September 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Editorial: Federal spending bill driving up healthcare costs, as expected: https://mrf.lu/2qJQp
Editorial: Federal spending bill driving up healthcare costs, as expected
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September 1, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/anglican-wat... Anglican Watch receives additional allegations regarding perjuring Episcopal priest Ben Day. #Episcopal
Anglican Watch receives additional allegations involving Kennesaw, GA, perjuring Episcopal priest Ben Day
Anglican Watch has long been deeply concerned about Episcopal priest Ben Day, rector of Christ Church (Kennesaw, GA), and the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s unwillingness to address Day’s ongoing…
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September 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/diocese-of-s... Episcopal priest Daniel McClain finds out the hard way that you cannot move in with another woman while married to your wife—even if you argue that the marriage is over. #Episcopal
Diocese of Southern Ohio releases Court of Review decision in McClain matter. In other words, Dan McClain learns the hard way that you cannot move in with a woman while still married to your wife—even...
The Diocese of Ohio has released the Court of Review decision in the Daniel McClain Title IV case. In the decision, the Court unanimously upheld the Hearing Panel’s decision to defrock McClain based…
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August 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/anglican-chu... Anglican Church of Canada covers up sexual harassment by a priest.

Why?

#ChurchofCanada #Anglican @ChurchofCanada
Anglican Church of Canada Bishop Bell allegedly covers up sexual harassment by The Rev. Rob Towler. Has Bell learned nothing from #Churchtoo?
We received the following correspondence and accompanying letter to Anglican Church of Canada Bishop Susan Bell yesterday. We’re happy to reprint it, even as we ask: How the heck could a female bishop...
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August 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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www.anglicanwatch.com/exclusive-un... Episcopal priest Dan McClain loses big at Episcopal Court of Review over decision to defrock him for adultery. #Episcopal
Exclusive: Unanimous Court of Review rules against Episcopal priest Dan McClain’s appeal of his Title IV conviction
Although the Court of Review has not yet released a formal opinion, it unanimously upheld the recommendation to defrock Episcopal priest Daniel McClain earlier today. The decision arises from a motion...
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August 25, 2026 at 11:49 PM