Visitors who read Peter Carey’s essay on Daily Episcopalian yesterday, in which he suggested that the bishops at the Lambeth Conference play some soccer, may be intrigued by a segment from BBC Radio 4’s Today program, in which Giles Fraser raises the possibility of paint ball.
My own day was less hectic than any since my arrival on Saturday morning. Ruth Gledhill of the Times was kind enough to come to Giles Fraser’s church, chat with Giles and me, and then drive me to Giles’ house. I picked up my bags and hopped back in Ruth’s car for the drive to my hotel. I realize that the notion that Ruth and I would speak kindly to (and of) one another may surprise some readers, but …
The Lambeth Conference opens today. We have a special treat in store brought to you by our Art Blog editor, Mel Ahlborn. For the duration
Constantine saw trouble brewing. The faith that he hoped would help cement the embattled empire was threatening to cause further rifts. Taking matters into his own hands, he called a meeting of bishops to the city of Nicaea in the year 325.
Prayer for the Lambeth Conference, for the ACC, for the Primates, for the Congress, is increasingly needed, that in our talking together we are at the same time listening to God. I have been convinced, however, more so in recent months, that it is not enough. In particular, it was the passage we had for the epistle that has shaped my thinking.
By Jim Naughton Before last night’s British premier of For the Bible Tells Me So, director Dan Karslake sat in the Green Room at the
The Rev. Peter Carey has a suggestion for the Lambeth Design team. Factor in some fun.
In his explanation of this parable [of the sower], Jesus says that riches smother. They smother because they choke our hearts by the constant thoughts that they arouse. When they prevent good desires from entering our hearts, it is as if they are cutting off the intake of the breath we need to live.
Coming on the heels of the story about the gay blessing service at St. Bartholomew’s Church in London, the extravagant publicity garnered by Gene’s appearances here, makes it increasingly untenable for an English bishop to argue, as Tom Wright does, that the controversy over the morality of gay relationships is a North American concern.