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Roman Archbishop of L.A., nuns and Katy Perry all involved in property dispute

July 7, 2015 No Comments

A group of nuns are seeking to sell their former convent, nestled on a hillside in southern California with gorgeous views, because the order is no longer big enough to maintain the expansive property. The actual deed though is held by the Diocese under Archbishop José Gomez. Their is a dispute over who has the legal power to sell the property and which of two buyers will be the actual buyer.

Ruth, Bp Curry, hope and the path ahead

July 5, 2015 31 Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In this piece, George Clifford reflects on the meaning of and in Bishop Curry’s election as Presiding Bishop.

First phase of National Cathedral repairs drawing to close, challenges ahead though

July 5, 2015 7 Comments

National Cathedral finishes phase one repairs of earthquake damage, but faces challenges moving forward

The six terrible texts

July 5, 2015 10 Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In the wake of the Supreme Court and GC’s acceptance of marriage equality, John Gillespie explores the biblical texts and the thin thread on which opposition to GLBTQ rights rests.

On General Convention and waiting

July 5, 2015 No Comments

At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In this piece, Marshall Scott wonders what it is we wait for in anticipation of General Convention.

Faith Reels: Jurassic World …family DNA

July 3, 2015 1 Comment

This week’s movie review is Jurassic World where with a bit of a squint we might find a story redolent of redemption

#GC78: Roundup for July 2nd

July 3, 2015 No Comments

Several key items were finished at General Convention (GC) today in both houses. The main action really started with Eucharist. Worship has been very good

News of Church’s actions on marriage equality go mainstream

July 2, 2015 9 Comments

Yesterday, the House of Deputies of the General Convention concurred with two resolutions previously adopted by the House of Bishops that together ushered in full

#GC78: General Convention round-up for July 1st

July 2, 2015 8 Comments

Today began the seventh day of business at the General Convention (GC), but it was far from a day of rest. The biggest item came

Marriage: all may, some should, none must

July 1, 2015 7 Comments

In the Magazine this month we’ve been exploring the lived experience of marriage from within and without. This post is from powerful remarks offered at General Convention by Katrina Hamilton, deputy from the Diocese of Olympia, questioning the implicit trajectory of relationships towards marriage

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