This letter was written to the Rev. John Newton, priest at Messiah Episcopal Church in St. Paul, MN.
Jelinek: “He (Nzimbi) as done things in this diocese before, without my prior knowledge or permission, which were calculated to harm the Episcopal Church.” [Ed. Note: Oh, I see. Telling people the truth about Scripture and the divinity of Christ will harm the Episcopal Church. Yes, I guess it will. Cheryl M. Wetzel]
"Your news about Archbishop Nzimbi is disturbing. His meeting with people at Messiah does not meet with my approval."
"I have met with him and told him he may not do this again within this diocese. The last time he was here, he had a meeting at the Episcopal congregation in Hudson, I trust with the knowledge and blessing of the Bishop of Eau Claire. On that occasion he honored my word and jurisdiction."
Wrote Jelinek: "Accordingly, you will please cancel this meeting on January 23 at Church of the Messiah with Archbishop Nzimbi. Do not schedule any other meetings with him either at or in the name of the Church of Messiah. I am sure you do not want to be a party to this act of bad faith. I would appreciate receiving a copy of the notice canceling the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter."
