Certain clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — “people in lifelong, monogamous same-gender relationships” previously barred from serving — are a step closer
Videos from El Salvador showing the extent of devastation and the needs for assistance
When she summed up the Episcopalian mission in a single sentence, I thought the message transcended the moment. Though spoken in a church, it should hold true in any setting; a worthwhile goal for everyone: “We participate in trying to heal this world. That’s what we’re here for.”
According to the secular calendar, Christmas is hard approaching; at least according to my local Mall. If you’re looking for a gift suggestion this year, you would do very well consider the new book by Episcopal Café contributor Vicki Black.
In accordance with General Convention 2009 observation that that “the discernment of The Episcopal Church is that there are no theological barriers to blessing … same-sex relationships that are based on love, fidelity and lifelong commitment …” I offer the following interim measures, which you may bring to your parish or not, at your discretion. ~+Paul Marshall, Bishop of the Diocese of Bethlehem
In a couple of ways, Levi-Strauss reminds me of another famous Frenchman — John Calvin. He also changed everything in his time and place, and many to this day consider themselves his disciples. Calvin also saw a universal structure beneath all human order and society — and that God put it there.
“They that are Christ’s” begin by preparing a cross for themselves in their mind. For from the center of the mind, which is love or the will, they aim their love upward to God, to love Him above all things. From that very same center they aim love at their friends, to love them in God “as themselves.”