The Archive

Day: June 14, 2013

The failure of atheism

June 14, 2013 5 Comments

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says that the West is suffering for its loss of faith and unless we rediscover religion, our civilization is in peril

Prayers asked for Nelson Mandela

June 14, 2013 No Comments

A request from Ebrahim Rasooi, South African Ambassador to United States to the faith communities in the US asking for prayers for Nelson Mandela.

Is there a moratorium in the Anglican Communion or not?

June 14, 2013 2 Comments

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Rt Rev David Chillingworth answered questions at that church’s General Synod two weeks ago about whether or not the mortoria imposed on the Anglican Communion by the Primates a decade ago are still in effect.

“Now we need each other.”

June 14, 2013 No Comments

In Newtown, Connecticut the work of faith communities and clergy continue to evolve six months after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Updated: Virginia Supreme Court denies Falls Church ACNA appeal

June 14, 2013 1 Comment

“The decision by the Supreme Court is about much more than litigation,” said the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, bishop of Virginia. “This decision is an occasion for all those, on both sides, to focus fully on positive ministries ahead.”

Francis and Justin meet in Rome

June 14, 2013 1 Comment

Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis have met for the first time today in Rome. Both affirmed the bonds of “friendship” and “love” between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.

Jesus Echoes the Prophets