2010 – Page 51 – Episcopal Cafe

Leader of the Jerusalem community

October 23, 2010 No Comments

As leader of the Jewish Christian communities and in particular the Jerusalem community, James was predominantly concerned with the self-definition and identity of Jesus’ followers. Like his brother Jesus, James saw his Jewish heritage. He did this by working for the restoration of the people of Israel following the direction set by Jesus’ ministry. James did not envision the followers of Jesus belonging to a new religion;

Stumbling Credo

October 23, 2010 7 Comments

Verna Dozier is known for saying that every Christian should be able to tell the story of the faith in 10 minutes or less. Sometimes people call that out of us. Recently more than one friend has asked me some version of the question “What does the Crucifixion mean?

General Seminary describes plan in more detail

October 22, 2010 8 Comments

The Rev. Lang Lowrey, Interim President of the General Theological Seminary held a web conference today (Friday) describing in more detail the plan restructuring plan announced a week ago.

Breaking: Fire at Virginia Seminary

October 22, 2010 4 Comments

It is clear that significant damage has occurred, including the loss of the stained glass windows and iconic words “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel.”

Anti-gay violence in Uganda continues

October 22, 2010 3 Comments

Uganda’s Ethics and Integrity Minister James Nsaba Butoro says that stories of persecution of gays and lesbians in his country are lies. He also expects the infamous “kill-the-gays” bill to pass Uganda’s legislature “in due course.”

Remembering those who have taken their own lives

October 22, 2010 1 Comment

The University of Virginia held a moving vigil Wednesday night to combat sexual orientation bullying and honor those who committed suicide. Several Episcopal clergy and some other ministers joined several hundred students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

Texas and NYC churches share more than a name

October 22, 2010 4 Comments

Rectors of two parishes called the Church of the Heavenly Rest have placed a friendly bet, payable in food, over the outcome of the American League Championship Series. One parish is in Texas and the other in New York City.

Hanging out false colors

October 22, 2010 No Comments

They who take up religion on a false ground will never adhere to it. If they adopt it merely for the peace and pleasantness it brings, they will desert it as soon as they find their adherence to it will bring them into difficulty, distress, or discredit. It seldom answers therefore to attempt making proselytes by hanging out false colours.

Michael Nazir-Ali finds his calling

October 21, 2010 3 Comments

When the then 59 year-old bishop of Rochester announced his early retirement in March 2009 there was considerable speculation about what calling he would pursue next. How good were the forecasts?

Synagogue dues don’t raise more than church pledges

October 21, 2010 No Comments

An examination of the aggregate data indicates that the amount raised per individual member is very similar between synagogues and churches. But the level of participation is quite different: While synagogues require roughly the same amount of dues from each of their members, church giving does not appear to be so evenly distributed.

The Archive

Year: 2010