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The forgotten civil holiday for us all

June 19, 2015 2 Comments

Juneteenth affirms that “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” as the rights of all, not a select few.

Scottish Episcopal Church to review and possibly revise marriage canon

June 12, 2015 16 Comments

The Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today instructed the Church’s Faith and Order Board to begin the two year process which may lead towards canonical change. Same gendered couples could possibly be married in the Church starting in late 2017.

Happy Loving Day

June 12, 2015 No Comments

On June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court struck down state bans on interracial marriage. (Updated.)

Scottish Episcopal Church to look at marriage canons at General Synod.

June 7, 2015 1 Comment

The Scottish Episcopal Church will hold their annual General Synod this week, from June 11-13. Among their other tasks will be a decision to revise their marriage canons especially in light of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Scotland.

Many responses to marriage task force report

June 7, 2015 23 Comments

Here is a round-up of the several responses to The Task Force on the Study of Marriage.

Bereavement and the internet

June 5, 2015 1 Comment

The internet has provided a wider circle “to shout our grief into a cruel world, and it helps the world to extend offerings in return.”

Survey says: “Church is kind of nice. Maybe someday I’ll go.”

June 5, 2015 17 Comments

Most Americans view most denominations favorably and when they feel ready, they would be willing to explore any or all of the churches listed in a recent survey.

Churches share space with community arts groups and creative business

May 22, 2015 No Comments

Philadelphia-based Partners for Sacred Places hopes to promote partnerships between congregations, artists, nonprofit cultural groups and even creative businesses in Detroit, Baltimore and Austin.