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A group of Pittsburgh clergy and lay leaders have launched a website and published a letter announcing their intention to work for the realignment of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.  The website address is www.re-align.org.  The group includes the rectors of three of Pittsburgh’s four largest parishes, members of the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee and Board of Trustees, the Diocesan Lay Leader of Pittsburgh Episcopal Cursillo and many others.

They write: 

Many of us in the Diocese grieve the breakdown in The Episcopal Church, and the great pain that is felt locally. Nevertheless we also look forward with profound hope and expectation to the good things that God has in store for us and for the work and mission of our diocese as it realigns. Please be encouraged that in the days, weeks and months ahead we will stand by all those who will join us as we heed God’s call to follow our bishop and to reject the false teachings of The Episcopal Church. In the coming days we will also be seeking to address the many practical questions and issues before us.

We are convinced that we have a great future as faithful followers of Jesus, and that for the vast majority in our diocese, that future will best be served by realigning with part of that large majority of Anglican Christians around the world who are unashamed of the Gospel. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” Romans1:16.

The full text is available as a pdf file.

Download "Coalition for Realignment Letter"