The Archive

Day: November 19, 2009

TEC ad to run in USA Today

November 19, 2009 3 Comments

Updated: here is the ad. The Episcopal Church announces an ad campaign on the welcoming nature of the Episcopal Church. It will begin on November

Lottery used to choose patriarch

November 19, 2009 4 Comments

The Serbian Orthodox Church uses a system that incorporates a lottery within the election by church elders to choose a leader.

Playing for the Yankees and an NJ church

November 19, 2009 No Comments

The Yankees’ Stadium organist found an “off season” gig (via Craigslist!) for an New Jersey Episcopal Church in Morristown.

The Atlantic takes on the Prosperity Gospel

November 19, 2009 9 Comments

“Business had not been good of late, and “you know, Monday I have to pay this, and Tuesday I have to pay that.” Then, just that morning, “Jesus gave me $1,000.” ”

IPL’s founder speaks on environment at Windsor Castle

November 19, 2009 No Comments

“I believe that clergy talking about environmental stewardship from the pulpit will have more influence than will scientists or a politician.”

As simple, and profound, as the days of the week

November 19, 2009 5 Comments

We believe that the love of God in Christ has sanctified and transformed our whole life—not just the happy bits. Christ was like us in all things except sin and walked the same paths of pain and sorrow that we tread. If every Sunday is a festival of the resurrection (and it is), then it is only fitting that each Friday (except during our high-party seasons) be likewise a remembrance of the cross.

Poor among the poor

November 19, 2009 1 Comment

The independent spirit of Elizabeth’s personality, which feared losing itself in her privileged status of aristocratic courtship and motherhood, became manifest in her single minded dedication to live the “option for the poor.”