As we mourn
July 9, 2016
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Exalted and hallowed be God’s great name in the world which God created, according to plan. May God’s majesty be revealed in the days of
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Take a free Harvard course about world religions online.
July 2, 2016
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The course is broken into the six units or modules to study Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Each of these faiths will be explored mainly through the use of their sacred texts.
Attitudes on LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws and Religious Exemptions from the 2015 American Values Atlas
July 2, 2016
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There is widespread support for laws that would protect gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people from discrimination in jobs, housing, and public accommodations. Americans are broadly opposed to allowing small business owners to refuse to provide products or services to gay or lesbian people if doing so violates their religious beliefs.
Removing the land mines from the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism
July 2, 2016
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For years no one could visit the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus. And no one could visit any of the various Christian sect’s churches which over the years had sprung up around the site. The entire area was scattered with land mines in 1967 as an aftermath of the Six Day War. The Halo Trust has secured the permission of both Israel and the Palestinian Authority, in addition to each of the Christian sects with an abandoned church in the area, to remove the mines.
Bill Campbell Named Executive Director of Forma
July 2, 2016
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Following a nationwide search, the Forma board has selected Bill Campbell as its first executive director.
Birmingham’s Episcopal Cathedral enlists Presbyterian minster for worship & liturgy
July 2, 2016
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In June, the Church of the Advent, the cathedral church of the Diocese of Alabama hired a new Canon for Worship & Liturgy. Where this role is often filled by an Episcopal priest, the Church of the Advent has hired the Revd Zac Hicks, who is a Presbyterian minister.
The Rev. Canon José A. McLoughlin is bishop-elect to the Diocese of Western North Carolina
June 25, 2016
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In an election requiring 4 ballots José McLoughlin finally received the votes necessary to win the election. He needed 69 clergy votes and 65 lay votes to be elected. In the 4th ballot he received 69 clergy votes and 86 lay votes.
Anglican women in the Philippines improve their livelihoods with a simple vegetable
June 25, 2016
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The taro root is a edible plant that grows easily in the Philippines in the regions with swampy, wet soil. It has become an income generator for a small group of women at St John’s Mission in Nayon, Philippines. Starting with a micro-loan from Ecare, a partner to the Australian Board of Missions, the women developed a tasty baked chip sliced from the taro root.
Anglican research scholars sought for opportunities in Japan
June 25, 2016
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In 1977 the Anglican-Episcopal Church of Japan established the Bishop Williams Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund was established to support visiting lecturers and research scholars. The Fund is presently accepting applications for an 18 month opportunity to study Japanese and do Anglican research in Japan.
Love Must Prevail
June 23, 2016
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Three days after the early Sunday morning Orlando massacre, musicians, singers, actors, producers and technicians who are part of the Broadway community, gathered in Avatar Studios to do what artists do best in response to a crisis, they made a record to raise money. Broadway for Orlando has recorded What the World Needs Now Is Love. The song was written in 1965 by Burt Bacharach & Hal David. Time, space and talent was volunteered to create the recording and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the LGBT Center of Central Florida.
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