2019 – Page 76 – Episcopal Cafe

Faith To Go : Abundant Redistribution

February 26, 2019 No Comments

Let’s talk the practices of the kingdom of God

Everyday Prayers

February 26, 2019 No Comments

“If I get too distracted I’ll miss it, the prayers of joyful noises. The prayers of feeling a beat and moving bodies without a care of how we look.”

UMC on the precipice of major split

February 25, 2019 No Comments

The Traditional Plan looks to have the backing to be approved, while the bishop backed One Church Plan fails to move out of committee

“Jesus can reach us and banish discord and evil, but we have to be open to Scripture and to the breath of the Holy Spirit. We need to practice Jesus’ teaching. We need to live in faith and trust each other, to turn our lives around, to open our hearts, to renew ourselves in these teachings, and offer what we learn with each other.”

Executive Council responds to Lambeth invitation decision to disinvite same-sex spouses

February 25, 2019 9 Comments

Executive Council, in a resolution, offers support to those affected while offering a space for the Archbishop of Canterbury to change his decision.

UMC Delegates begin tackling legislation on day two

February 24, 2019 No Comments

Delegates to the UMC Special Conference spent the day setting legislative priorities, with a bare majority prioritizing the plan which would increase LGBT+ exclusion.

What’s Next?

February 24, 2019 1 Comment

…perhaps Episcopalians collectively should do what Bishop Curry has done as an individual: play to our strengths. Appreciative inquiry argues that flourishing organizations emphasize their strengths rather than weaknesses or problem solving.