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Breaking: Dean of Saint Paul’s to resign amidst OccupyLondon mess

October 31, 2011 2 Comments

(with Updates) It has become increasingly clear to me that, as criticism of the cathedral has mounted in the press, media and in public opinion, my position as Dean of St Paul’s was becoming untenable. In order to give the opportunity for a fresh approach to the complex and vital questions facing St Paul’s, I have thought it best to stand down as dean, to allow new leadership to be exercised.

A lead is not a story: more on the Bede Parry case

October 31, 2011 13 Comments

The story is one person’s recounting of a conversation he had with a second person in which the second person allegedly recounted a conversation he had with Bishop Jefferts Schori in which he allegedly informed her of Parry’s past. In a courtroom, this sort of information is hearsay, and inadmissible. In a newsroom, it is a lead—a darn good one, but still only a lead.

Mission is…

October 29, 2011 1 Comment

A short film that crowd sources the definition of mission

“Putting the Protest Back in Protestant”

October 28, 2011 1 Comment

Diana Butler Bass writes that its time for the Protestant churches to remember their heritage. Especially so as many will be celebrating Reformation Day on

Christchurch to build temporary cardboard Cathedral

October 28, 2011 No Comments

The people of Christchurch in New Zealand are still suffering from an ongoing series of earthquakes that began with the devastating earthquake in February. The

Fri morning St. Paul’s London update

October 28, 2011 2 Comments

According to a statement posted on the Cathedral’s website, the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul’s have decided to pursue legal action this morning to

New parish stewardship resources posted

October 28, 2011 No Comments

TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) has released a new website providing resources for people working in parish stewardship and looking to create broader involvement

Invisible children: in South Africa, and here at home

October 24, 2011 No Comments

Today we don’t have to go to Africa to find poor children. Fully one quarter of American kids live in poverty. And they are not easily seen – even in Newark, whose downtown landscape is dominated by the Prudential Center and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. I don’t know if kids are starving, but they certainly are hungry.

Making new neighbors to love

October 24, 2011 5 Comments

“I must confess my sin to you.” Sitting down with tears in his eyes he said, “ I did not know about gay people. I have been wrong in what I have thought about you. Now I will go and tell people. I have a platform. I am a teacher. I will tell my people that we have been wrong about gay people. I am so sorry.”

A bishop reflects on the consultation in South Africa

October 24, 2011 No Comments

Today I hope to roll out some of the first videos, columns and sermons from participants in the recently concluded consultation in Durban, South Africa among African Anglicans, Episcopalians and some interfaith friends on issues of justice and human sexuality. First up is a video that Bishop Jeff Lee of Chicago sent home to the people of his diocese.

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