This Thursday’s meeting may be crucial to understanding how the diocese will move forward, as Love told the paper, “We’re in the midst of a major schism.”
An episcopal Church in Toledo OH found common cause with an orchestra conductor and launched a music camp for Syrian refugee children
The Rt Revd Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts has issued a statement clarifying and apologizing for comments she offered during a debate at General Convention regarding Israel and Palestine.
In 2015, Adamson was given an Award for Global Service in recognition of her efforts on behalf of the Anglican Communion and the UNCSW.
Last year, the Scottish Episcopal Church voted to remove language from its canons that restricted marriage to a man and a woman. Individual clergy retain the right to decide for themselves whether or not to officiate at same-sex marriages.
Even given that provision, at least one congregation in Edinburgh is leaving the SEC rather than continue in congress with those offering marriage equality.
Serving on an interim body is a way for Episcopalians across the church to participate in its governance. While the joint Standing “Committees are only open to bishops and deputies to the 79th General Convention, all other interim bodies are open to all members of the Episcopal Church. Appointments to standing commissions are generally for six years while appointments to joint standing committees or task forces are generally for three years.”
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry is resting comfortably following surgery on Tuesday, July 31.
The churches that broke away from the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas more than nine years ago have filed a petition to review the April 2018 decision of an appellate court which found in favor of members of the Diocese loyal to the Episcopal Church.
In a pair of articles at RNS, the authors of “She Preached the Word: Women’s Ordination in Modern America” describe positive effects on the psychological well-being of women whose churches ordain women.
The Episcopal Church in Colorado has published its slate of nominees for the eleventh bishop of the diocese.