ABC and the Sticky Wicket
November 9, 2010
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The Archbishop of Canterbury took a break from one sticky wicket for another. ++Rowan Williams could be found in Telford launching a new ale “Sticky
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Board member, editor resign from Baptist newspaper
November 9, 2010
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“To print only opinions with which we all agree does not teach us or encourage us to learn or to think about an issue in a different way,” said resigning board member Pat Faulkner. The Biblical Recorder has always considered itself editorially independent. But two weeks ago, editor Norman Jameson resigned amid threats to strip the paper of its funding from the state convention.
A reminder regarding Dan Martins
November 9, 2010
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I noted that it was entirely possible that voting in the Rev. Martins’ favor could potentially be good for the Church, and said that I would “happily surrender” my objection “if someone could explain to me why a person who is never going to embrace the notion of diocesan autonomy (i. e., me) should support a bishop who has not made up his mind about this issue.” So far, no takers.
Commission asks help in research on rites for same-sex blessings
November 8, 2010
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We are inviting members of The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion to help us know what resources are or have already been used in a congregational discernment process to welcome same-gender blessings and to prepare couples for a Christian life together and for a blessing ceremony.
Five C of E bishops decide they are Roman Catholics
November 8, 2010
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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales said Bishop of Ebbsfleet Andrew Burnham, Bishop of Richborough Keith Newton, Bishop of Fulham John Broadhurst — as well as retired bishops Edwin Barnes and David Silk — have decided “to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.”
A single objection
November 8, 2010
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I sense that voting in the Rev. Martins’ favor would in some significant ways be good for the Church. So I would happily surrender this objection if someone could explain to me why a person who is never going to embrace the notion of diocesan autonomy (i. e., me) should support a bishop who has not made up his mind about this issue.
My favorite music is way better than your favorite music
November 8, 2010
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Hey, I have an idea: let’s argue about church music! Bruce G. Epperly and Darryl Hollinger wrote this week’s offering from the Alban Institute. It
Bishop Alan Wilson challenges Covenant supporters
November 8, 2010
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Please, Covenant people, tell us what you think your pet project will achieve and how. We know it’s fallout from the Windsor process, and I’ve seen the text endlessy, but still do not understand exactly what problem it will address and how.
Chicago Consultation on Gene Robinson
November 7, 2010
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“His courage, intelligence and good humor have been a blessing to our church…”
Covenant debate warms in CoE
November 7, 2010
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Conversation ranged from the proposed Covenant’s chances at General Synod to basic perceptions about the document. Fellows told host Edward Stourton the Covenant as it stands has insurmountable problems.
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