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The Primates’ Communique from Alexandria

February 5, 2009 4 Comments

There are continuing deep differences especially over the issues of the election of bishops in same-gender unions, Rites of Blessing for same-sex unions, and on cross-border interventions. The moratoria, requested by the Windsor Report and reaffirmed by the majority of bishops at the Lambeth Conference, were much discussed. If a way forward is to be found and mutual trust to be re-established, it is imperative that further aggravation and acts which cause offence, misunderstanding or hostility cease.

Primates meeting drawing to a close

February 5, 2009 3 Comments

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have thus far refrained from committing news at their meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, and that is all to the good. But there is still one day to go.

Bishop John Chane on trusting God and learning to walk again

February 5, 2009 No Comments

During his address to the Episcopal Diocese of Washington’s annual convention, Bishop John Bryson Chane told the story of his physical and spiritual recovery from the catastrophic injuries he suffered while racing sprint cars 13 years ago.

The New Covenant

February 2, 2009 No Comments

ROUGH ROUGH The Windsor Continuation Group report released yesterday with the Primates’ Communique plays a central role in the communique. Jim Naughton and Tobias Hallerflagged

#1. Don’t be a jerk

January 31, 2009 2 Comments

Father Matthew Moretz, the Episcopal You Tube Star, has a few thoughts on evangelism.

Brian McLaren: sneak preview

January 31, 2009 1 Comment

“What if the Episcopal Church is poised and positioned for its greatest season of ministry ever? What if difficulties of recent years were actually like pruning on a vine, making way for great fruit and new wine to come? What if historic values and virtues have become like a treasure hidden in the Episcopal Church, waiting to be rediscovered and shared?”

Prominent Dallas priest asked Texas legislator to change property law

January 30, 2009 7 Comments

The Rev. Canon Ed Monk, a deputy to the 2009 General Convention and is immediate past chair of Dallas’ Standing Committee. He asked his state representative to propose a radical change to state law that would make it easier for dissident parishes to take their property with them when leaving a hierarchical church. Monk is a protege of former Quincy Bishop Keith Ackerman, president of Forward in Faith, North America.

PB nominates Gulick as provisional bishop in Fort Worth

January 29, 2009 1 Comment

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori has recommended the Rt. Rev. Edwin F. “Ted” Gulick Jr., bishop of Kentucky, to be the provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. If elected by the special meeting of the convention of the diocese, Bp. Gulick will be installed during the meeting. Bishop Gulick will serve part time as he continues to serve as bishop of Diocese of Kentucky.

Southeast is most religious region of US

January 29, 2009 1 Comment

An analysis of more than 350,000 interviews conducted by Gallup in 2008 finds Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas to be the most religious states in the nation. Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts are the least religious states.

Primates to meet, bicker

January 29, 2009 3 Comments

The Primates of the Anglican Communion are meeting Feb 1-3 in Alexandria, Egypt. We have been relatively quiet in advance of this meeting, because a)

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