Seamen’s Institute leaves Manhattan
October 7, 2010
No Comments
An unintended consequence of containerization is the demise of extended on-shore leave for sailors.
The Archive
Year: 2010
Obama’s statement on Archbishop Tutu’s retirement
October 7, 2010
3 Comments
“He played a pivotal role in his country’s struggle against apartheid and extraordinary example of pursuing a path to forgiveness and reconciliation in the new South Africa. He has also been an outspoken voice for freedom and justice in countries across the globe; a staunch defender of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons; and an advocate for treatment and prevention programs to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.”
Assorted links
October 7, 2010
6 Comments
1. Simon Sarmiento reflects on the Papal visit. 2. Should they have let the guy’s house burn down? (It seems he’d regularly paid in the
Resources for congregations in talking about bullying
October 7, 2010
1 Comment
But the child’s sob in the silence curses deeper than the strong man in his wrath. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Preventing child sex abuse: inhibit hierarchical rigidity
October 7, 2010
13 Comments
Adopt policies — including term limits for bishops — that inhibit hierarchical rigidity. Discuss.
Earnest Christian, faithful minister
October 7, 2010
No Comments
In attempting an estimate of Dr. Muhlenberg’s character, we must go a little into detail, and speak more fully of him in his private and public capacity, particularly as an earnest Christian and a faithful minister of the gospel. He was a man of clear, vigorous intellect, and of varied and extensive learning.
Bishop Glasspool and Glee
October 6, 2010
No Comments
Bishop Mary Glasspool visits the Church of the Ascension in Sierra Madre to observe the filming of the Fox series Glee and to discuss the showcasing of sacred space on TV.
Another letter to Bishop Bennison
October 6, 2010
3 Comments
The committee members said that Bennison had “managed to ignore or discount the opinions and conclusions of three courts, two Presiding Bishops, the House of Bishops, and untold numbers of lay and clergy in the diocese of Pennsylvania, and now all the witnesses at your trial.”
RIP RPM Bowden
October 6, 2010
3 Comments
RPM Bowden, a lifelong Episcopal churchman who served as a deputy to 10 General Conventions and two terms on the church’s Executive Council, died Oct. 5 in Atlanta after an extended illness. He was 80.
New Bishop of Southwark (England)
October 6, 2010
No Comments
The Queen has approved the nomination of the area bishop of Woolwich, the Rt Rev Christopher Chessun, 54, as the new Bishop of Southwark. Mr Chessun, who is also Bishop for Urban Life and Faith, takes up the post following Dr Tom Butler’s retirement earlier this year.
Archives
Categories
©2006-2025 | Episcopal Cafe