Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali, former Anglican Bishop of Rochester, has joined the Catholic Church. For many years he was a leader in criticism of “liberal innovations” within the Anglican Communion.
“May we open our hearts to your guidance
for our own sake and the sake of the world,
led by wisdom of the Spirit of Truth,
enlightened by the example of the Prince of Peace …”
Applications are open for two grant opportunities offered annually by The Episcopal Church—Constable Fund grants, which focus on religious education, and Roanridge Trust grants, which support leadership development in small towns and rural communities.
“When the “Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away,” did the eunuch see him disappear before his eyes or did he look away and when he looked back again, Philip was gone? How did that feel to Philip?”
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Denver wants to use its parking lot for overnight parking for the homeless sleeping in cars. The Uptown on the Hill neighborhood organization endorsed the plans for the safe parking site in August, and a good neighbor agreement will need to be completed before a site could open.
Co-host Charlette and The Reverend Hannah Wilder talk about the complicated beauty of hope in this week’s Gospel reading
I mean, what can we say really? This guy is a legend and a hero to us and probably will be to you, too, in about 56 minutes.
“What is the duty of Christians?”, the BCP asks; Jon and Lisa offer their thoughts and reflect on the BCP’s answer. Plus we talk about how much we love the word “wee.”
This week: The Puritan reformer who paid a high price for challenging the male-dominated religious/civic authorities of her day.
“This happens sometimes. And, it is always very unnerving to be disconnected from the way I think my life ought to go. What I do, the promises I keep, my work, my vacation plans, the well-being of my relationships — all these things are part of what defines me. Without them, I feel an emotional free fall.”