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Year: 2007

Put not your trust in rulers

September 28, 2007 5 Comments

The Bishops declared: We proclaim the Gospel that in Christ there is no Jew or Greek, no male or female, no slave or free. This is a ringing declaration of justice, but what does it actually mean in our dioceses or parishes? But what good news does this statement proclaim to faithful glbt persons in the pews or at the altars of our churches every Sunday, in parishes here, in Britain, in Malawi, in Pakistan, and elsewhere in the Anglican Communion?

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More reactions from the House of Bishops meeting

September 28, 2007 1 Comment

As the bishops are returning to their dioceses after meeting in New Orleans, many of them are writing letters about what transpired during the meeting and what the next steps might be. We’ve collected a number here and will be updating this post as more of their letters become available throughout the day. In addition, we have a statement by the Archbishop of Australia.

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The monks of Myanmar

September 27, 2007 1 Comment

Today’s headlines report that the Burmese military has rounded up 100 Buddhist monks in midnight raids, this after growing dissent in Myanmar culminated in large protests headed up by thousands of monks. Read on for more information about the monks, who are calling for democratic reforms, and their place in history as a religious movement standing against tyranny.

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Bonnie Anderson’s response

September 27, 2007 No Comments

So now that we’ve seen a number of Bishops’ responses and many reactions around the blogosphere, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson encourages all Episcopalians to engage in “careful reading, reflection and discussion,” and to study the document carefully, then engage their Bishops in conversation. And to pray for all.

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New Archbishop installed in Hong Kong

September 27, 2007 No Comments

There’s a fine line between being political and working with government to achieve social aims, but the newly installed archbishop of Hong Kong is determined to not cross it. “Paul Kwong, 56, told parishioners that his church will not get involved in political movements, including the call for universal suffrage, but will continue to work with the government to better the lives of the people.”

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Bringing the message home, part 2

September 27, 2007 1 Comment

Additional bishops’ reactions to the HoB response; the press starts to move out to a wider view of the situation; the Nigerians and their allies move the goal posts, and the Anglican Scotist argues against self-righteous rhetoric.

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G-forces shaking up the Church and the world

September 27, 2007 5 Comments

The worldwide Anglican Communion was not so prominent 30 years ago. As the global economy has taken shape, a global Communion emerged in prominence and consideration along with it. And just as a global economy knows no borders, ecclesiastical relationships that cross borders and jurisdictions follow the same pattern of connections that criss-cross the planet and minimize the importance of local communities.

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Rejoice, my spirit

September 27, 2007 No Comments

Lord, we often fold our hands in prayer,

when we should really jump for joy

because you come to us as rescuer, as Savior,

cleaning up the mess we make of our lives,

putting together what we pull apart.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.

Rejoice, my spirit, in God my Savior.

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Bringing the message home

September 26, 2007 No Comments

We’ve been visiting diocesan websites looking for letters from individual bishops. Many of them are underlining their contributions of time and resources to the dioceses of Louisiana and Mississippi, which has sadly seen very little air time in the mainstream press. Others are reaching out to help people understand the significance of the compromise, which winds up playing out in the media as we caved to the bullies to some and fell short of primatial demands to others.

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