Kirk Smith reflects on events in New Orleans so far
Bishop Kirk Smith of the Diocese of Arizona has sent his thoughts about the past two days of the House of Bishop’s meeting. His weekly
Bishop Kirk Smith of the Diocese of Arizona has sent his thoughts about the past two days of the House of Bishop’s meeting. His weekly
I was down in Louisiana at a CREDO conference, earlier this week, and it has occurred to me that as the House of Bishops was sequestered with the Archbishop of Canterbury (the ABC) over in New Orleans, his task in trying to be a unifying force in the life of the Anglican Communion was not one that is to be envied….
There are numerous resolutions to be considered, and the Presiding Bishop and the leaders of the House may find it challenging to do them all justice. As one bishop said: This is a big sandbox and everybody has brought their favorite toys.
The Church of Wales has voted “no” to the proposed language of the Anglican Covenant as it presently stands.
Harvestfield by Lorna L. Effler
Listening online to the bishop’s press conference this afternoon, I heard Archbishop Williams say of the Dar Es Salaam Communique: My paraphrase of some of
Mary Ailes, posting on BabyBlueOnline, has the text of a speech delivered in the first morning session of the House of Bishop’s meeting in New
Art at the Cathedral A National Exhibit by Episcopal Church Visual Artists (ECVA) “Themes for Advent and Christmas” Nov. 11-Dec. 30; Gallery Hop Reception, Fri.
As the bishops processed into the auditorium, I had to suppress a desire to stand up and cheer when Bishop Katharine passed. She has presence – a quiet dignity and grace about her – that comes through, literally, in passing.
Mark Harris writes on his blog Preludium about the news that emerged from the House of Bishop’s meeting yesterday. He focuses particularly on the plan