It is good for the rest of us that the so-called "Anglican" Mission in America leaders [TLC, Aug. 27] are not willing to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions: "We are not recruiting parishes anywhere. We are receiving them. We can't control that."

It is unusual for leaders to admit to their irresponsibility, but their doing so may help the rest of us. While it is true that they cannot control the departure of parishes from the Episcopal Church, they do not have to provide a haven for them along with the false hope of a valid and regular affiliation with the Anglican Communion.

Their name proclaims their arrogance, since they lack authority from the recognized ecclesiastical structure in the Anglican Communion. They have also substantially narrowed the meaning of America, unless they are also pursuing parishes in Canada and Central and South America.

Their response to a rather peaceful and promising General Convention should surprise no one, since their avowed goal is to replace the present leaders of the Anglican Communion in this province with themselves. We can only hope that history will provide them with the neglect they so richly deserve.

(The Rev.) Ernest McAfee, Jr.

St. Barnabas' Church

Garland, Texas