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Catherine Parr, widow of Henry VIII, pens Prayer for the Monarch in 1662 BCP

November 14, 2015 8 Comments

A Canadian scholar, doing research in one area of history, has stumbled upon the unexpected. Micheline White, PhD, while researching one of Catherine Parr’s ladies-in-waiting, came across a book of prayers published by Catherine Parr and she found a prayer for the king which is obviously the original for the Prayer for the Monarch of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Starbucks doesn’t have time to worry about holiday cup designs

November 14, 2015 1 Comment

In Seattle, Starbucks folks don’t seem to have lost much sleep over the issue. This week Starbucks announced a new program to be better neighbors in Seattle, its home city.

The International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue issues a Communique following the first global meeting since 1984

November 14, 2015 7 Comments

The International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue between the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Anglican Communion met for its historic inaugural meeting in Kochi Kerala India, 26 to 31 OCT 2015.

Pope Francis gives the Lampedusa Crucifix to the Lampedusa parish church

November 14, 2015 5 Comments

Cuban President, Raul Castro, presented Pope Francis with a 3 meter crucifix. The Lampedusa Crucifix is made from oars lashed together with rope. It is named for the tiny Mediterranean Sea island off the coast of Sicily where the majority of immigrants fleeing Africa arrive. Francis has taken the decision to now donate the crucifix to the Lampedusa parish which it honors.

Isle of Man issues Christmas stamps commemorating Gaelic prayer book

November 7, 2015 2 Comments

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the SPCK Manx Gaelic BCP, the Isle of Man Post Office has commissioned a set of 5 postage stamps by a local artist.

The Diocese of Eastern Oregon announces candidates for bishop diocesan

November 7, 2015 No Comments

The Rev. Anna Carmichael, President of Standing Committee of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon has announced a slate of three candidates for the election of a new bishop diocesan.

The LDS Church denies baptism and other sacraments & ordinances to the children of same gender couples

November 7, 2015 20 Comments

Earlier this past week on 5 NOV, KUTV in Salt Lake City announced that the LDS Church will not allow the children, biological or adopted, of same gender couples, legally married or cohabiting, to receive a name and a blessing at birth, nor baptism at eight years of age.

A board member’s thoughts on the recent GTS trustee meeting

October 31, 2015 7 Comments

The Revd Patricia S. Downing has posted her thoughts on the GTS News regarding her experience attending the most recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary.

Historic Black Episcopal Church choir to sing beloved choral piece

October 31, 2015 1 Comment

Tomorrow Total Praise takes center stage at the National Cathedral during the installation of the Rt Revd Michael B Curry as the next presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church sung by the Gospel Choir of St Thomas Episcopal Church in Philadelphia PA, the first Black Episcopal Church in the US.

New research says folks form relationships quickly through group singing

October 31, 2015 1 Comment

Resent research by the Dept of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University demonstrates that participating in corporate singing acts as an ice breaker which then promotes cohesion between folks previously unfamiliar with one another.

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