The translation philosophy of the NRSV will be maintained, including its overarching commitment to being “‘as literal as possible’ in adhering to the ancient texts and only ‘as free as necessary’ to make the meaning clear in graceful, understandable English.”
They want a resolution passed at this week’s Annual Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee that urges the national church to let clergy make their own decisions on whether or not to marry gay and lesbian couples in their parishes
El Seminario Episcopal Anglicano of El Salvador completed its first year as it seeks to prepare leaders who can bring change in a society that is broken
The Magi were seekers – we don’t know too much about them, not how many nor if they were all men nor their religion, except they came from the east and brought three gifts.
The Episcopal Church’s Domestic Poverty network has awarded $67,000 in 54 grants to support mission and ministry in 35 dioceses
“I’ve read studies that suggest the presence of a chaplain can make a difference without saying anything,” she said. “Just being aware that someone is there helps.”
The story we celebrate on Christmas Eve isn’t just about a long-ago wonder. It describes something that is still going on, as the divine “takes birth forever” in mortal flesh and human stories.
Merry Christmas to all and a hearty thank you for allowing us into your lives!
Episcopal priests on the reservations in South Dakota hold Christmas services at churches that are miles apart.
Then, in all his eccentricity, in all his strange dress and inflammatory words, John the Baptist actually gives the right answer to his disciples. He says, quite clearly, “I am not the one. I am not the Messiah.” His words should be a constant reminder for anyone these days, for anyone who receives adulation and attention from people.