One of the world’s foremost feminist theologians and longtime member of the Yale Divinity School faculty, died Thursday, July 12 at her home in Guilford, CT. She was 77. A leader for many years in the ecumenical movement, she remained active in ecumenical circles until her death, working for the World Council of Churches and the World YWCA.
The Rt. Rev. Trevor Mwamba, Bishop of Botswana and dean of the Province of Central Africa, speaks about the Anglican Church in his local context and his vision for his diocese, especially in terms of education and empowerment.
Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, Primate of the Anglican Church of Uganda, has written a long essay that explains his sense of Anglicanism and why Anglicanism has an important message to the people of Uganda. It can help westerners understand the Ugandan Church’s objections to actions taken in other provinces.
The Church Times has a lead article that gives a sort of meta-view of the most recent General Synod in York and its functioning. Many
Race is often the “elephant in the room” about which nobody wants to speak. When I preach about racial justice, whether in a predominantly Caucasian or African-American congregation, invariably at least one person will tell me that I was brave for doing so. Why does the topic of race make people uncomfortable?
The Rule can be appreciated for various aspects, but one that particularly appeals to me is its wise latitude in the way it encourages us monks to walk in the footsteps of the Gospel. The Rule tacitly acknowledges a certain pluralism, making general points instead of specific ones about many observances, allowing for creativity and improvement, where this is possible.