CHANGES AT ST. JAMES'S ANGLICAN

The previous rector of St. James's Anglican Church, on James Island, Charleston, has apparently been removed from the parish. Last month, the vestry of St. James's asked the Rev. Toby Larson to resign as rector. On today, the parish WEBSITE  , deleted references to the Rev. Larson, and to the temporary priest-in-charge, the Rev. Timothy Surratt, of St. Michael's, Charleston. The only clergyman now listed for St. James's is the Rev. Richard Grimball, the associate rector. 

On last Sunday, Bishop Edgar visited St. James's to preside over the 10 a.m. Eucharist. The only priest attending him was the Rev. Grimball. Edgar told the congregation there would be more information about the parish situation "later." He refrained from saying anything more on camera. There was to be a parish luncheon after church, so perhaps Edgar talked with the crowd then about the changes in the clergy of the parish. It is hard to imagine what other purpose would explain his visit. A video of the church service is available on St. James's Facebook page.

Grimball is still listed as "Associate Rector" on the church website. Who has become, or will become rector, has not been publicly revealed.

So, from this bit of circumstantial evidence it appears that the vestry won its tug-of-war with the former rector. The issues and the handling of the matter have been equally covered in secrecy. I doubt that either of these will ever be publicly revealed.