Throughout history we have changed our laws to reflect our ever deepening consciousness about what promotes a productive, stable society. This legislation addresses an issue that in our day does exist and, more importantly, acknowledges the reality that same-sex relationships are a part of the rich tapestry of life in our beloved District of Columbia.
Another thing has begun to happen in our days. The holy places have begun to come to life. Who could have foreseen the revival of pilgrimage to Lindisfarne and Glastonbury, or still more surprisingly, to Walsingham? What is it which draws people to such places? It is the presence of the saints and the prayers of the saints.
A writer from Brooklyn makes the Hajj: On the buses to Mecca, Wessam led us through the Talbiya, a chant that signals a pilgrim’s arrival
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh announced today that it formally released 135 priests and deacons who have not been active in the Episcopal Church since
“Parishes don’t have the option to leave the diocese,” Bauerschmidt said. “People can do whatever they want. But a parish doesn’t have that option.”
The Diocese of Northern Michigan approved a new process for selecting its next bishop at its recently concluded convention at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Escanaba, MI
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We believe that the removal of certain functions by statute from women who are consecrated bishops can carry no other inference than that it is legitimate to deny that they are truly ordained.
When you imagine ministry of all the baptized, do you first think of the few hours a week you spend in volunteering for your faith community or attending worship? That’s a trap. But what if you began to see ministry as part of your everyday, even moment-to-moment life?