The 20th annual study by Empty Tomb Inc. reaffirmed a “long-term turning inward of congregations” exhibited by a dwindling share of church donations spent on benevolence and evangelism. It also found a dip in money given to churches during the 2008 recession, even while donations to religious organizations overall increased.
According to Google, there are no Episcopumpkins. But Google is not always right, and now when you do a search on Episcopumpkin you will find
The Rt. Rev. Jerry Lamb, Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin and the Standing Committee of the Diocese of San Joaquin issued a letter dated October 16, 2010 that outlines their grave concerns about the election of the Rev. Daniel Martins as the Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
Early voting seems, if anything, to depress turnout. Could the same be true for pledges?
Thinking Anglicans draws attention to this Q&A of Church Commissioners in the House of Commons on Tuesday: Appointment of Bishops
The clergy of St. Andrew’s Mount Pleasant have been formally removed from ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. The church of St. Andrew’s voted to leave the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina last April. They are now a member church in the ACNA Diocese of the Holy Spirit.
Apostolos means “one who is sent (forth)” or, more simply, “sent one.” As with most of the key moments of decision in Luke’s writings, Jesus’ selection of the Twelve followed a night of prayer (Luke 6:12-16).