Most of the Café’s readers are probably very comfortable online. You know the difference between a web-forum, a list-serv and a Facebook group. But many in the Episcopal Church’s leadership don’t. Given the economics and the need we have to be evangelists, being a luddite isn’t really an option anymore. Here’s a free resource that can help.
Apparently the U.S. government has filed a brief with the Supreme Court that partially supports the arguments of the Vatican that, as a foreign power, it should not have to respond to lawsuits in the United States that arise from accusations of abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests.
The Alban Institute is one of the best places to look for help if you’re having troubles with the floating part. This week they have an article that lists specific areas that can make a difference between success and failure when working on managing the life of a congregation.
There’s been a rising movement to take theological discussions out of the confines of church buildings and out into the larger world with the hope
Much of the press coverage of the Episcopal Church this week focused on the ordination of the suffragan bishops in the Diocese of L.A. over the weekend. But there was still plenty of other good news to report about the local ministry of the Episcopal Church’s parishes.
The Rev. Canon Carol Wade will step down from her position as head of the liturgical design team at the National Cathedral later this year after she completes a sabbatical leave that begins this summer.
Scientists announce creation of first reproducing synthetic life form. A team of biologists based in Maryland and California have modified a number of natural biological
The Diocese of Louisiana is preparing resources and prayers as they wait for the oil spill to make landfall this weekend.
We’ve discovered something amazing out here in Arizona working with the youth. If we invite the teen council to help design an event, almost every time we put something together they change it by adding additional worship services.
We don’t actually have a “news of the weird” category here at the Cafe, but if did, this story would qualify.