The Economist recently had an article on their Erasmus blog about Anglican churches across the globe finding common ground in the need to address gender
Creation care has become an important aspect of mission and ministry for many congregations. It is also an opportunity for ecumenical and interfaith cooperation for
In January, my friend Marlene took the General Ordination Exams for priesthood. There was a call from our church for people to pray for her at specific times during the exams. I signed up for slots on all three days.
Then, like Peter denying Jesus, I went and forgot to do it. All. Three. Times.
Well, by now, if you’ve chosen a Lenten fast or discipline this year, you are a few days into it. How’s that been going for you? If the answer is “not very doggone well, actually,”…take heart.
I would advise people to be aware of their environment, to use your gut instinct and to give as little or as much as you like. There’s nothing remotely fun about living in poverty and having to beg for money. The idea that people panhandling are somehow are making out like bandits is an urban myth.
Jazz plays an integral part in the Grantchester, as series Producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd explains: Sidney’s love of jazz is an important part of the book [on
Cathy Grossman at Religion News Service reports that one in three women now claim no religious identity: Surveys have long shown women lead more active
Boston Clergy share the love: Can we get an AMEN!
We want people to come to Anti-Racism training cheerfully and not grudgingly because there is some church canon or decree from their bishop that they have to check this box or miss out on some needed certification. We want people to come to Anti-Racism training because learning how to overcome the sin of racism will enable us to love one another as Jesus loves each one of us.
During this Lent, let us become the kind of seeker the Song of Songs tells us about. Let us seek and be open to all possibilities, no matter how remote, exotic, mundane or seemingly impossible. If we pay attention we can find what we are looking for.