Author: Cara Modisett

Is there value (besides monetary) in the commercialization of faith practices?

Sojourners takes a good look at the increasingly secular fates of church buildings, from condominium to Wal-Mart, as urban neighborhoods become more gentrified. Congregations are responding to changing demographics in varying ways – some closing and selling, some merging, some staying close to their roots and reaching out to new communities.

“I have a sense of what it is to be on the margins, and the work it takes to find a sense of belonging.” -Revd Canon Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, just appointed the first woman C of E bishop from a ethnic minority.

Wildfires in British Columbia threaten thousands of Canadians and there’s no sign of relief coming – wind, and no rain. Anglicans evacuate and respond.

The Episcopal Church has announced that 16 grants, totaling $123,910, have been awarded in the second round of grantmaking managed by the Advisory Council for the Stewardship of Creation.

Justin Welby has responded to an independent report following the 2015 conviction of Bishop Peter Ball; his response includes a request that former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey resign as honorary assistant bishop.

“We in the greater Charleston interfaith community condemn all hate crimes… We pledge to continue to work together to build a community that is safe and just to all people”

It took a second round, but the Southern Baptists, this week at their annual convention, passed a resolution condemning the white nationalist movement. The first