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Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2009 No Comments

Today is the 8th anniversery on the attacks of Sept. 11th. A number of congregations and community groups will be marking the passing around the

Pakistan’s Military Wins Swat Valley Radio War

August 31, 2009 No Comments

While Global Anglicanism struggles, dialogues, weathers misunderstandings, fractures, and builds new connections, Global Islam faces similar strains and challenges. NPR reporter Philip Reeves story on an important use of radio in Pakistan tells how a progressive Muslim launched a local radio station to take his more progressive case directly to the women of the Swat Valley.

Bishop Epting to retire in December

August 31, 2009 No Comments

Bishop Christopher Epting, the Chief Ecumenical Officer of the Episcopal Church will retire at the end of 2009. Dr. Thomas Ferguson, his associate officer will serve as interim until a new person is appointed by the Presiding Bishop.

Old liturgy, young worshippers

August 31, 2009 10 Comments

In a growing trend, people are noticing that one of the reliable ways to attract a younger congregation of folks in college and their mid twenties is to return to Solemn High Mass rather than making existing forms more contemporary feeling.

Gene Robinson given standing ovation at Greenbelt

August 31, 2009 4 Comments

Apparently Bishop Robinson is a bit of hit with the folks attending the annual Greenbelt Festival, a festival of “arts, justice and faith.”

Akinola’s primacy lauded in Nigerian press

August 31, 2009 5 Comments

A rather over the top article was run in “The Nation” a Nigerian newspaper over the weekend saying in part “…anyone who does not think that Akinola’s Primacy is a resounding success will have an uphill task for a better comparison, as the Church has never had it so good.”

Canadian laywoman appointed to two Anglican Communion bodies

August 31, 2009 1 Comment

Dr. Eileen Scully has been appointed Chair of International Anglican Liturgical Consultation. The Anglican Journal reports:

Thievery and church roofs

August 24, 2009 3 Comments

The Church of England has been experiencing a rash of property crimes against some of its most expensive assets – its oldest buildings. Thieves have been nicking off with the lead from the roofs of parish churches, abbeys and cathedrals across the country.

Faith based clinics and health care reform

August 24, 2009 No Comments

There’s been a rise in parish-based nursing programs in recent years. And many church groups are even starting up regular health clinics for indigent and other under-served groups in their community. What effect will health care reform have on these efforts?

New English language Roman Missal

August 24, 2009 7 Comments

Rome has posted the text of its new English language liturgy online as a way of helping people to prepare for the transition.

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