“The Bible invites—almost demands—our questions,” writes Lutheran pastor Debbie Blue in Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible.
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“It may have been a long time ago since Jesus used these words, but somehow we forget that they may have had an understanding of something familiar to them but which doesn’t correlate with how we see it these days. Given the commemoration of 9/11 with buildings destroyed or severely damaged, and thousands of lives lost 18 years ago, at least part of this passage in Luke brings that to mind.”
Via the Episcopal Church Office for Public Affairs: A Message of Love and Solidarity from the Bishops and Spouses to The Episcopal Church For many
According to a press release from ENS, members of the House of Bishops stepped out of their meetings this afternoon in Minneapolis to participate in
“A big part of atonement is doing the work because it is the right thing to do, rather than as a way to ‘earn’ forgiveness. To my mind, forgiveness is more about the harmed person coming to terms with the damage that was done to them and reaching a point where they are at peace.”
“The Court finds it undisputed that the Defendants infringed on TEC and TECSC’s marks, diluted TEC’s marks and engaged in false advertising regarding their affiliation with TECSC and their identity. Therefore, as detailed below, the Court issues an injunction against further trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.”
This week, bishops from across the Episcopal Church are gathered in Minneapolis for a meeting of the House of Bishops. The meeting, which began on
“In this time of great change in the church, and the church’s role in our lives, Theodore of Tarsus is a beacon of hope. The church was no less tumultuous then. Theodore seems to have had a clear vision for making room for everyone – finding a way for all who wanted to be in the church to have a space.”
Presiding Bishop Curry: “I am aware that Bishop Love’s conduct in this regard may constitute a canonical offense.”