The Church Times reports on the rediscovery of a commentary on the Gospels, written by Fortunatianus of Aquileia, a bishop in the fourth century –
“The president’s words have given succor to those who advocate anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia,” write rabbis of three traditions in a statement canceling what became an annual conference call with President Barack Obama.
“I understand a lot of the social justice-speak now is that people of color have no obligation, I don’t blame anybody for having those feelings. But that kind of kindness and outreach are wins. That’s really what changes people’s lives.” -Arno Michaelis, former white supremacist
From ENS: “Mobile County 13th Judicial District Judge Ben Brooks said in his Aug. 22 decision that Alabama was not the proper place for Sauls to bring such a suit.
“The former chief operating officer said that because the Episcopal Church is present in Alabama, he ought to be able to file suit there. The church had argued that the case did not belong in the Alabama courts but, instead, in New York where Sauls was based.”
“I think it is the responsible thing for us to do,” Bishop Lawrence Provenzano said.
Sir Henry Wood, the founder of the Proms, London’s legendary classical music festival, is buried there, but the church has decided to oust the classical
What happened this weekend in Charlottesville was the world stepping into our sacred space – the torches, the guns, the speeding car, the fistfights, the injured, the voices of hate and fear. So what can we do?
“The creation of this Committee on Racial Reconciliation is a statement that tells the church and our members we are very serious concerning the challenges that racism presents us in bringing men and youth closer to Christ,” [Brotherhood of St. Andrew] President Butcher said.
Episcopal churches are welcoming visitors in preparation for August 21’s solar eclipse – an unexpected outreach opportunity!
Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are hosting a one-hour free webinar, Welcome in Action: Education, Advocacy and Outreach on Tuesday, August 15.