Bowen Letter To Allin

Bowen Letter To Allin

When it came to policy and politics, Allin pulled no punches with his friend, Bush. In 1991, Allin delivered a sermon at St. Ann’s, Kennebunkport, admonishing US policymakers and advising them to focus on domestic issues. The message was seen as directed at Bush, who was present. The sermon made the national newspapers in an article entitled “A word to the wise: cleric tailors Sunday message to fit chief executive.” Gov. Bill Clinton’s Chief of Staff, William H. Bowen, a fellow Arkansian, sent a clipping of the news article to Allin, stating, “You’re right! The World Methodist Mission… invited withdrawal from 'preoccupation' with foreign aid/entanglements…. The Lutheran Church has assumed the same position. Hope the Episcopal Church will do the same.”

Bowen, William H.

Personal Papers of The Most Reverend John Maury Allin

1991-09-18

©The Archives of the Episcopal Church, DFMS

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