Saturday Collection 03/20/2010
March 20, 2010
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We’re in the last few weeks of Lent right now and starting to turn our thoughts toward Holy Week and the great celebration of the
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Pope offers apology to Irish catholics
March 20, 2010
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The eight page letter contains what is described as a passionate apology. But there are no specific disciplinary actions mentioned.
More about the attempted shooting of Bishop Barahona
March 20, 2010
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Following up on the story from Thursday that there has been an attempt on the life of Archbishop Barahona, the Primate of Central America and
Haiti relief efforts struggling to overcome obstacles
March 13, 2010
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The situation in Haiti continues to be dire. While aid is streaming toward the impoverished nation, the necessary infrastructure to distribute the material goods is lacking. Haitians living abroad, particularly those in the U.S., often called members of the Haitian diaspora are trying to coordinate a work-around as quickly as possible.
Zimbabwe tribes show Jewish descent
March 13, 2010
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A surprising genetic result has shown that the people of the Lemba tribes in southern parts of Africa are genetically descended from jewish people. The tests verify what the Lemba have always claimed for themselves – that they are the descendents of jewish men who came to the area, took local wives and settled permanently.
Saturday Collection 3/13/2010
March 13, 2010
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This weeks collection of stories seems to focus on the ways that Episcopal churches are managing to cross the lines to build bridges between people of different denominations through their outreach ministry, between the sacred and secular and the ancient and the modern.
Rowan Williams honored by Russian government
March 13, 2010
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The Archbishop of Canterbury was honored for his contributions to increasing the understanding and deepening the relationship of the UK and Russia. “The Order of Friendship” was awarded at a London ceremony attended by the Russian ambassador on behalf the President of Russia.
Tutu op-ed calls for full human rights for African LGBT people.
March 13, 2010
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in the Washington Post, writes forcefully: “Hate has no place in the house of God”. He takes politicians in Africa to task for fomenting hatred and fear of gay and lesbian people as a tool to gain more power for themselves.
Religion and the Oscars
March 6, 2010
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Get yourself ready for the Oscars tomorrow night by watching these discussions of the religious themes found in 2009’s movies.
Saturday Collection 03/06/2010
March 6, 2010
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This week’s news bring accounts of a parishioner in Hilton Head finding a fire truck for the people of the Dominican Republic, a Cathedral and its artwork, a bishop blessing the shrimpers, parish nursing and yet another congregation supporting ministry to the homeless.
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