Bishop Irish is a “Giant”
The Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce has honored Episcopal Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish with a “Giant of Our City” award.
The Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce has honored Episcopal Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish with a “Giant of Our City” award.
The Rev. Lauren Stanley warns us of a scam artist using the name of Haitian Bishop Duracin to steal money from well-meaning donors.
The BBC reports that marriage rates in England and Wales are at their lowest level since records began. About 24% of weddings take place in churches.
A parishioner recently observed to me that the liturgical year does not provide enough room for joy. I don’t know whether this is right or wrong, but it certainly feels that way sometimes. This year, the season after the Epiphany is particularly short, exacerbating the problem. Ready or not, Lent is right around the corner.
I first met Charlie Andrews when he was a member of the Cambridge Mission in Delhi, on the staff of St. Stephen’s College. He was keen on Indian leadership and went with me to see his own bishop of the Punjab, Dr. Lefroy, about recognizing the newly organized National Missionary Society of India so that they could open an Anglican mission in the Punjab.
After making a pastoral visit to the Episcopal Bishop of Haiti, the Presiding Bishop, offers reflections on her visit and Episcopal Life offers new multimedia
“We must learn to work together amid unprecedented diversity. A little knowledge can be dangerous. But knowledge that builds understanding will equip us for the work we must do together.”
“Although much of the world’s focus is on the problems in Haiti, it is crucial that we do not forget those in need here at home.”
For the sake of the gospel and the building up of the Kingdom, the leader of the Methodist Church is willing to have the Methodist Church “go out of existence.”
Bravo!