“When we talk about church security, it’s not talking about packing a gun or carrying a gun. It’s about being prepared for every possible thing that we can think of, Lord. It’s just protecting the flock — it’s protecting what you have blessed us with in the ministry.”
From the Episcopal Church: Grant process, application info available for Young Adult and Campus Ministries Webinar slated for December 7 November 9, 2017 It’s time
As disciples, we have been given a glimpse into the dream God has for us as human beings, born to seek relationship with each other and with God. The question is, what do we do with that vision? Do we continue about our business, thinking that how we live our lives doesn’t matter as long as we claim to believe in Jesus? Or do we acknowledge the grace that is God’s gift of love to us, that can’t be bought or earned.
The Rt Rev Jack L. Iker of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, described the “impaired communion” of an Anglican Church in North America that continues to wrestle over women’s ordination.
The initiative will launch with a “massive rally” on the National Mall to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2018.
“If any school is not educating pupils to understand the rights of all people to live freely within their sexual orientation or gender identity without discrimination they would be failing in their duty to prepare their pupils to live in modern Britain.”
A body of people joined to Christ through bread and wine. A body of people hungry and in need of a savior. A body of people yearning for community and connection. A body of people receiving grace and forgiveness.
The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs has issued the following media release: Input, comments invited for Episcopal Church 2019-2021 triennium preliminary draft budget [November
People who attended church at least once a year had lower blood pressure and cholesterol as opposed to those who didn’t attend church at all.
Roger Hutchison, Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Houston’s Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, is also an artist, and is releasing his third book My Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes.