Author: Episcopal Cafe

When hope and history rhyme

After the joy of marching with thousands of beautiful fellow citizens in the streets of Seattle, I felt myself being awakened from the deadly illusion of inevitability. I began to let myself hope again. The kids are leading the way out of the Slough of Despond. How can we not follow?

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My son needs a chaplain

The vast majority of the Chaplains come out of a non-sacramental tradition; in direct contrast to the religious affiliation of the troops, which tend to be members of mainstream faiths, the most extensive group being Catholic. I find this lack of sacramental priests for my son and all the other men and women serving as disappointing

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#MarchForOurLives

People across the country will be turning out today for an end to gun violence. Here’s a list of events where you can join with other Episcopalians to “MarchForOurLives”

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St James Newport Beach supported by other churches

At the hearing were also members of the diocese’s Standing Committee, who are set to make a recommendation after their March 21 meeting. Those who spoke during Saturday’s hearing overwhelmingly supported the congregation’s return to the Newport Beach property.

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TEC Investment Committee adopts guidelines

The Episcopal Church Executive Council Investment Committee ECIC recently adopted guidelines in response to General Convention resolution C045 (2015), Call for Investing in Clean and Renewable Energy, regarding Episcopal Church investments in fossil fuels. 

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Begin with me – part 2

‘Let peace begin with me,’ the song proclaims. It can occur in a classroom. For that matter, it can occur in a supermarket, or in a post office; it occurs anywhere that kindness prevails over anger and rush.

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