TEC bishop election process explained to UK readers
June 2, 2011
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How do the C of E and TEC methods of selecting/electing compare? Earlier in the week readers of The Times of London Article of Faith
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Author: John B. Chilton
Persecution of Anglicans in Zimbabwe continues
June 2, 2011
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Wednesday night the black boots came, rounded everyone up and took them to Highlands Police Station, where they are detained as I write this email. In all they have arrested 16 people, including priests and three ladies, one of who is Fr Julius Zimbudzana’s mother. I am still to get the names of all who were arrested. ~ The bishop of Harare
National Cathedral receives Park Service grant
June 2, 2011
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Washington National Cathedral has received a $700,000 grant from the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, through the “Save America’s Treasures” grant program. The Cathedral received these funds for its significant role as an historic national treasure associated with the great events, ideas and individuals that contribute to the nation’s history and culture.
Another week, another sex abuse case in the CoE
June 2, 2011
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A Chelmsford Diocese statement said: “This suspension is without prejudice. The Church of England follows established policies and procedures and training programmes in child protection. We are holding all those who may be affected by the situation in our prayers and are providing pastoral care to Rev Hanson and the parish.”
Slee memo, less redacted
May 26, 2011
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We now have an only slightly redacted version of the Slee memo. What it omits is Slee’s daughter cover letter, and the last portion of
Thursday links
May 26, 2011
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Church of England Newspaper scores unintentional self-parody award: MP’s fear that Jerusalem will become a ‘gay’ hymn: The Church of England Newspaper, May 27, 2011
UPDATED: Reactions to ABC, ABY bullying
May 26, 2011
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“Focus for unity” may appear to be a reasonable phrase, but in fact it is meaningless; it allows the blocking of anyone as a bishop because someone doesn’t like the look of them, with no definition of who is and isn’t acceptable.
Sudan descending into chaos
May 26, 2011
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As Abyei becomes a target for Khartoum’s military thrust and as other border areas experience harassment and violence, the quest for peace and stability for the new South Sudan and protection for Christians in the north remains an urgent goal. “Sudanese forces attacked Abyei town on Saturday [May 21] at around 8 p.m. The whole town was completely set on fire and approximately 20,000 people fled towards the bush and towns in Warrap state,” an unnamed local church leader.
Abuse spotlight turns to Church of England
May 26, 2011
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In the report, she said across the diocese “and probably in many other dioceses” there had been “a lack of understanding of the seriousness of historic child abuse”. Senior clergy, including bishops, were slow to act on information available to them and to assess the potential risk to children in the diocese, she added. She said there was inadequate communication between senior clergy and child protection advisors in the diocese, and there was “seriously inadequate record keeping”.
Bishop says homosexuals threaten Belize’s sovereignty
May 19, 2011
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The Anglican bishop of Belize Bishop, Philip Wright, has joined with other religious leaders in an anti-gay statement. LoveFM reports: The release says UNIBAM is
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