January 2016 – Page 2 – Episcopal Cafe

On premature reports of the church’s suicide

January 29, 2016 3 Comments

Bishop Dan Edwards of Nevada responds to a recent blog post about the suicide of mainline churches that has been making the rounds.

Why are bishops so pale?

January 29, 2016 No Comments

CONCERNS are repeatedly expressed about the lack of racial diversity in the senior leadership of the Church of England. This is seen by many as evidence of institutional racism. … only a change in the racism that influences appointment decisions can correct the situation. – Church Times op-ed

Prayers for Harney County, Oregon

January 29, 2016 4 Comments

Pray for the Paiute people who have had degradation and disrespect added yet again to their lives. Pray especially for Charlotte Rodrique, chair of the Paiute tribal council. Pray for the local ranchers, the town’s people, the sheriff David Ward and Judge Steven Grasty who is himself a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Pray for the children, for safety and for the end to this violence. Pray for the family of LaVoy Finnicum who have suffered a loss.

Speaking to the Soul: Day after Day, Again and Again

January 29, 2016 1 Comment

When our lives are caught in a loop, Christ helps us break the cycle.

The Guardian: Royal commission hears Anglican clergy ‘shared secret understanding of attraction to boys’

January 28, 2016 2 Comments

Working as an assistant priest, Daniels had counselling at the instruction of the then bishop, Robert Davies, and was told to amend his behaviour. He was allowed to keep working and was later promoted to roles including a position as head of the General Synod Youth Commission.

St. George’s school culture – bullying, rules, silence, discretion: RI Public Radio

January 28, 2016 23 Comments

“It’s an elite environment” … “You’re talking about probably the most spectacular campus in the whole country for a private school. Not everyone gets to go to a school like that.” – An alum from the 1970s

What is a Bible-minded city?

January 28, 2016 8 Comments

The American Bible Society and the Barna Group have teamed up to survey how folks in the US feel about the Christian Scriptures in 2016. This is an annual survey the two organizations have undertaken for the last 10 years.

Religion & the 2016 race for president – Pew Research report

January 28, 2016 3 Comments

Indeed, in the eyes of the public, being a nonbeliever remains a bigger drawback than having had an extramarital affair (37% say they would be less likely to support a candidate who had been unfaithful), having had personal financial troubles (41% say they would be less likely to support a candidate who had had financial struggles) – Pew Research

Speaking to the Soul: How Do We Know What We Know?

January 28, 2016 2 Comments

“Oh! Beloved! Oh! I hardly expected to find you HERE,”

Social media: Can it help with grief?

January 27, 2016 4 Comments

Religion News Service posted a piece from PBS Video exploring the role of social media in grief and death. Interviews include Carla Sofka, a professor

The Archive

Month: January 2016