2018 – Page 40 – Episcopal Cafe

Come and See

August 9, 2018 No Comments

“After awhile, my imagining of God gave way to envisioning Christ”

A Letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Diocese of Virginia

August 8, 2018 No Comments

A letter from the presiding bishop concerning Shannon Johnston’s decision to resign this autumn as the XIII Bishop of Virginia.

Bread of Life: I am

August 8, 2018 1 Comment

“I am the bread of life, Jesus said. I am.”

Episcopalians partnering in fire-burned California

August 8, 2018 No Comments

Episcopal Relief and Development and the Diocese of Northern California are partnering to provide support for rental assistance, short-term storage for recovered belongings, food, gasoline and replacement of lost household supplies in the wake of the Carr fire.

Opinion: Ecclesiology, polity, and the sour fruit of denying our unity

August 7, 2018 9 Comments

The inherent tensions of an American Anglican church may be leading us to make decisions that may hobble the body of Christ

Choosing between the Scottish Episcopal Church, the ACNA, and marriage equality in Edinburgh

August 7, 2018 1 Comment

Last year, the Scottish Episcopal Church voted to remove language from its canons that restricted marriage to a man and a woman. Individual clergy retain the right to decide for themselves whether or not to officiate at same-sex marriages.

Even given that provision, at least one congregation in Edinburgh is leaving the SEC rather than continue in congress with those offering marriage equality.

All Things Rite and Musical #27

August 7, 2018 No Comments

All about Lectionaries: the ’28, the ’79, and the Revised Common

Putting GC79 into practice

August 7, 2018 No Comments

Serving on an interim body is a way for Episcopalians across the church to participate in its governance. While the joint Standing “Committees are only open to bishops and deputies to the 79th General Convention, all other interim bodies are open to all members of the Episcopal Church. Appointments to standing commissions are generally for six years while appointments to joint standing committees or task forces are generally for three years.”