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Year: 2008

Letter is a “signal”

January 30, 2008 No Comments

The Rev. Dr. James Simons said the group’s letter was meant to signal the Presiding Bishop that there are people in the diocese who would like to be involved in and would support any talks she might have with those who want to remain in the church. “We are rectors and clergy in good standing of the Diocese of Pittsburgh who believe the best way forward for renewal and reformation of the Episcopal Church is support for the Windsor Report and its recommendations” the letter reads.

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Putting “Anglican” in quotation

January 30, 2008 2 Comments

While people can call themselves anything they like, the only true “Anglicans” are those in full communion with Canterbury. The Anglican Mission in the Americas, the Convocation of Anglicans in North America, the Reformed Episcopal Church, the Charismatic Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Episcopal Church, the Anglican Province in America, and so on…are NOT.
– The Rt. Rev. John W. Howe

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Clamor for new diocese in Nigeria

January 30, 2008 3 Comments

The Chancellor of the Diocese on the Niger made it clear that no diocese would be created in an atmosphere of rancour and bitterness, adding that the recent press statements on the issue violated the constitution of the Church of Nigeria. The Chairman of the committee looking into the possibility of creating a new diocese emphasized that any diocese to be created out of the existing one should promote peace and unity of the church.

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Rift amongst conservative Episcopalians is showing

January 30, 2008 3 Comments

In the first public sign of disagreement among theologically conservative clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh over the leadership of Bishop Robert W. Duncan Jr., 12 such rectors and priests told him this week they disapprove of his effort to remove the diocese from the Episcopal Church and will, instead, remain with the denomination.

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Bush’s visit to Jericho

January 30, 2008 4 Comments

President Bush followed his last State of the Union address with a visit to Jericho, a program in East Baltimore that helps former inmates find jobs and reenter society that is run by Episcopal Church Social Services. The president used the visit to highlight his program of faith-based social services. He also spoke bluntly about his own struggles with alcohol addiction.

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The Diversity of Pauline Traditions

January 30, 2008 5 Comments

It took four centuries for the writings that make up the New Testament to be identified as canonical, that is as authoritative. If we want to understand the period of Christian Origins from an historical perspective, then we will do well to know about and even read some of these texts preserved or subsequently excluded by our ancestors in the Christian tradition.

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Humbly I adore thee

January 30, 2008 1 Comment

Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen,

Who thy glory hidest ’neath these shadows mean;

Lo, to thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed,

Tranced as it beholds thee, shrined within the cloud.

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Third Annual Evolution Weekend

January 29, 2008 No Comments

The third annual Evolution Weekend, February 8-10, will be marked by members of more than 100 Episcopal congregations calling upon scientists and science educators in

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Churches oppose corporal punishment of children

January 29, 2008 No Comments

In the past, corporal punishment was practiced as a part of bringing up children. Today we know that such methods of punishment are destructive and offensive to children. Many have permanent mental or physical injuries from having suffered violence during their childhood.

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Africa: a need for nuance

January 29, 2008 No Comments

Harvard Divinity Bulletin offers two articles on religion and Africa. “From Periphery to Center” relates how pentecostalism is transforming the secular state in Africa. “On Africa, a Need for Nuance”, is a response to the first article and broadens the discussion to how religion in in its many expressions affects African life.

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