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An opening statement from the Task Force for Re-imagining the Episcopal Church

February 18, 2013 2 Comments

We have started the process of developing an engagement strategy that will enable us to live into our commitment to transparency while preserving the sanctity of holy conversation. We further aim not only to provide a window into our work, but to provoke a parallel process of dialogue around questions of identity, structure, and culture at all levels of the church.

Archbishop Welby appoints director of reconciliation

February 18, 2013 2 Comments

The focus of Canon David Porter’s role will be to enable the Church to make a powerful contribution to transforming the often violent conflicts which overshadow the lives of so many people in the world. His initial focus will be on supporting creative ways for renewing conversations and relationships around deeply held differences within the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.

Under what circumstances does one cancel Sunday worship

February 11, 2013 31 Comments

In the wake of a storm, if the mall is open and the church is closed, I think it sends a terrible message. Why should the temple of commerce open up when God’s house is closed? What are we proclaiming about our values? For me, I will stand with the message that church goes on (almost no matter what).

The structure task force begins its work

February 11, 2013 1 Comment

The special task force of the structure of the Episcopal Church, created by the passage of Resolution C095 begins its work on Thursday at a conference center near Baltimore Washington International Airport. What are your hopes and fears concerning the restructuring of the church? If you had two minutes to speak with the task force, what would you say?

Reactions to the pope’s resignation, from social media & elsewhere

February 11, 2013 5 Comments

Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he will resign at the end of this month has elicited a flood of reaction, some of it official, some of it not so much. Here is a sampling culled for official releases, media interviews and social media.

Pope Benedict XVI, 85, cites advanced age in announcing intention to resign

February 11, 2013 4 Comments

After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.

Should a dying church be repurposed?

February 4, 2013 6 Comments

Could repurposing a church revive a church and help spawn new life through becoming a center for religious and cultural life? Doubling as a coffee shop and a church? Doubling as a library and a church? Doubling as a cultural center and a church? It is an exciting idea, but it is not a new one.

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Author: John B. Chilton

An opening statement from the Task Force for Re-imagining the Episcopal Church

Archbishop Welby appoints director of reconciliation

Under what circumstances does one cancel Sunday worship

The structure task force begins its work

Reactions to the pope’s resignation, from social media & elsewhere

Pope Benedict XVI, 85, cites advanced age in announcing intention to resign

Should a dying church be repurposed?

Ray Lewis, good linebacker, bad theologian

It’s official. It’s Archbishop Welby

Episcopalians Against Gun Violence

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