2015 – Page 44 – Episcopal Cafe

Phyllis Tickle has died

September 22, 2015 2 Comments

Religion News Service: A light went out of the world this morning. Phyllis Tickle, who inspired so many, died in her sleep this morning, according

The midwife moves on

September 22, 2015 1 Comment

“Call the Midwife illustrated the social setting of post war Britain and the hard times people lived through, but also depicted the joy the sisters took from their work.”

Archbishop Idowu-Fearon offers challenging message at Missioner’s commissioning

September 22, 2015 6 Comments

The Most Revd Josiah Idowu-Fearon took time in his sermon to outline and counter some myths about African Christianity that he finds prevalent in the church.

A cathedral canon lays out music for the church year

September 22, 2015 11 Comments

“After the Bible itself, the hymnal is the richest collection of Christian texts that we have at our disposable.”

Speaking to the Soul: The Jesus Franchise

September 22, 2015 No Comments

The “Jesus franchise” belongs to Jesus alone… not to any person or institution, however exalted. In his infinite wisdom, God blesses us all in our diversity and in our unity. In this morning’s gospel, Christ has a final word for any of us who might find our brother or sister’s faith not exactly to our taste: Your life has been salted… flavored by the love of Christ.

Joan Chittister to Pope Francis: remember the women

September 21, 2015 4 Comments

“It is impossible, Holy Father, to be serious about doing anything for the poor and at the same time do little or nothing for women.”

Churches see international bike race as a mission opportunity

September 21, 2015 No Comments

Places of worship affected by Cycling World championships in Richmond, prefer to see the disruptions as an opportunity

GAFCON leader on the ABC’s suggestion of a looser communion

September 21, 2015 18 Comments

“… the Communion is becoming a source of weakness as Churches which have rejected the truth as Anglicans have received it spread false teaching, yet continue to enjoy full communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury.” – Gafcon Chairman Archbishop Eliud Wabukala, Primate of Kenya