2015 – Page 83 – Episcopal Cafe

Art installation in vacant church

July 6, 2015 5 Comments

St. Andrew’s Collegiate Chapel, an early 20th century church in Philadelphia, is the site of an installation using strings to create geometric art. The Chapel

Speaking to the Soul: Spoils of War

July 6, 2015 13 Comments

Today we wrestle with one of the most destructive passages in the Hebrew Bible.

Ruth, Bp Curry, hope and the path ahead

July 5, 2015 31 Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In this piece, George Clifford reflects on the meaning of and in Bishop Curry’s election as Presiding Bishop.

First phase of National Cathedral repairs drawing to close, challenges ahead though

July 5, 2015 7 Comments

National Cathedral finishes phase one repairs of earthquake damage, but faces challenges moving forward

The six terrible texts

July 5, 2015 10 Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In the wake of the Supreme Court and GC’s acceptance of marriage equality, John Gillespie explores the biblical texts and the thin thread on which opposition to GLBTQ rights rests.

On General Convention and waiting

July 5, 2015 No Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In this piece, Marshall Scott wonders what it is we wait for in anticipation of General Convention.

Speaking to the Soul: The Power of Expectations

July 5, 2015 No Comments

Perhaps a definition of a miracle is an event that not just defies but shatters expectations.

Episcopal Church and alcohol abuse

July 4, 2015 10 Comments

After the recent well publicized death of Thomas Palermo in a hit and run by former bishop Heather Cook while under the influence of alcohol, the

UPDATE – Federal and state agencies find no connection in church fires

July 4, 2015 No Comments

Soon after the racist massacre that took nine lives at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston SC, a string of suspicious fires burned the buildings of 6 predominantly Black congregations. Six fires burning African American churches in five states over an eight day period demanded a closer probe; was someone targeting African American churches in the South?

Utah Showcase is cultural highlight of the 78th General Convention

July 4, 2015 1 Comment

With the historic organ comprising a dramatic backdrop, the Utah Showcase, held the evening of 1 JUL in the LDS Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square, was the cultural highlight of the 78th General Conference of the Episcopal Church.

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Year: 2015