Hospitality Initiative
July 8, 2008
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Before the bishops arrive in Canterbury for the 2008 Lambeth Conference, hundreds of them will enjoy a taste of another part of Britain according to
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Blogging the Qur’an
July 8, 2008
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The Qur’an is the sacred book of Islam. In the view of Muslims it speaks to all humanity (not just those who believe) but its
Bees at Lambeth Palace
July 8, 2008
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The bees are back at Lambeth Palace. Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, sought out experts to set up hives in its grounds shortly after his appointment, and now there are 10.
The “peace pastor” is extreme
July 8, 2008
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Extreme Clergy is a reality-show on Canada’s Vision TV that follows a member of the clergy (priest, pastor or rabbi) with extreme dedication to helping
Roman Catholic reaction to women as bishops
July 8, 2008
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Reactions to the actions of the General Synod of the Church of England and the consecration of women as bishops continue although if all proceeds
Rethinking mission trips
July 8, 2008
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The Washington Post reports that churches are re-thinking expensive overseas mission trips that are seen by critics as “religious tourism” undertaken by “vacationaries.”
Support for the Archbishop
July 8, 2008
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Delegates attending the annual conference of USPG: Anglicans in World Mission have written to Archbishop Rowan Williams assuring him of their full support as he
Recognizing Bishop White
July 8, 2008
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William White was, while Samuel Seabury was not, “the Father of the Episcopal Church” in the United States. After the conclusion of the Revolution, William White visioned, planned, worked for, and far more than any other achieved, the organization, and then guided the first steps, of the American Church.
Letter to a child
July 8, 2008
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My Dear Child,
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone. Something about the prospect of battle moves me to write you a letter. I’m sitting here in the tent. The flaps are rolled up on the sides, and I can see out across the desert to where the sun is sliding down into the sand. . . . I suppose war has a way of helping a person see what is really important in life. . . . It makes me think of you.
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