“Because identity is so critical for our lives—because it gives us the power to “do what needs to be done,” people grasp at a false sense of belonging, grasping for a sense of identity that empowers them and makes them feel safe. People go to “race” and nation in their quest for identity.”
Roundup for July 9th of the #GC79 highlights and our thoughts on what the bishops have wrought with their substitute BCP revision resolution
A testimony drawn from a visit to the border between California and Mexico
“Our children deserve to see the world as it was in the beginning, not just when we’re done with it.” – Bernadette Demientieff, Alaska.
General Convention is a BIG undertaking
“Precious child of God, you are not alone. You will always be caught. You will always have arms reaching out to you. You will always be embraced.”
There was movement on the big issues of marriage equality and BCP revision, but other business continued apace as well. Our updates on today’s business in Austin
The Church of England will pull its investment out of firms not on track to meet the Paris Agreement on climate change by 2023.
“I claim that what Jesus taught was not political, although it clearly crossed the political lines of the day, as it does today. He was focused on a life of faith, of obedience, of love.”
“The church is ready for a Christianity that links voices and actions.”