Pray for Zimbabwe
February 13, 2009
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The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Canon Kenneth Kearon writes: ‘I want to bring to your attention the request of the Primates and Moderators
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The Covenant creeps along
February 12, 2009
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The Church of England spent a little time debating a technical motion moving forward the process towards some kind of Anglican Covenant. We at the Cafe note that the Church of England took note.
General Convention legislative committee chairs announced
February 12, 2009
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Legislative chairpersons for this summer’s 76th General Convention in Anaheim have been announced.
General Synod discusses recession
February 12, 2009
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The General Synod of the Church of England discussed the financial crisis and recession this afternoon.
Do evolution and faith have to fight?
February 12, 2009
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Today is the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and 2009 is 150th anniversary of the publication of his Origin of the Species. The debate between evolution and religious faith appears to be as American as apple pie.
Religious broadcasters feel the heat from new media
February 12, 2009
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Just as booksellers, newspapers, the film and music industries are feeling the heat from ipods, video streaming and e-books, Christian broadcasters are finding their audiences
Grace upon Grace in the city
February 10, 2009
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How one small parish in the city center of Allentown, Pennsylvania, renovated their sanctuary into ”a beautiful, practical and liturgically useful” space that has also expanded the capacity of the parish to minister in their neighborhood.
Nigeria proposes ban on same-sex unions
February 2, 2009
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The Nigerian legislature has before it another bill to prohibit same-sex unions and make a criminal out of anyone who witnesses or formalizes such marriages.
Welfare slow in responding to recession
February 2, 2009
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The New York Times reports that state welfare programs are not keeping up with the increasing demands created by the increasing unemployment and the worst economic downturn in decades. The paper says that “18 states cut their welfare rolls last year, and nationally the number of people receiving cash assistance remained at or near the lowest in more than 40 years.”
Progressive religious groups hope for a new day
February 2, 2009
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Progressive religious groups are hoping that the new administration in Washington will be more sympathetic to their causes and will act on poverty, the environment and social justice issues.
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