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Departing clerics may make room for ordinary Christians

October 23, 2010 1 Comment

Viv Groskop is not surprised that the priest whose rigidity drove her out of the Church of England is now the first to flee to Rome.

A message from the dean of Virginia Theological Seminary

October 23, 2010 No Comments

So dwell in our home that we may reflect the Spirit of the Father for whom every family is named. Bind us all into an holy fellowship; make all our worship, work and play witness faithfully to you; so that the Seminary may be a center from which light and life and love shall radiate to the four corners of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen — from the Seminary prayer

Saturday collection for 10/23/10

October 23, 2010 No Comments

A fire, a protest, and a convention comprise our Saturday collection this week.

A chapel for all

October 23, 2010 2 Comments

A hospital chapel at San Francisco General Hospital has been transformed into an open, comforting space for people of every faith…or of no faith.

General Seminary describes plan in more detail

October 22, 2010 8 Comments

The Rev. Lang Lowrey, Interim President of the General Theological Seminary held a web conference today (Friday) describing in more detail the plan restructuring plan announced a week ago.

Breaking: Fire at Virginia Seminary

October 22, 2010 4 Comments

It is clear that significant damage has occurred, including the loss of the stained glass windows and iconic words “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel.”

Anti-gay violence in Uganda continues

October 22, 2010 3 Comments

Uganda’s Ethics and Integrity Minister James Nsaba Butoro says that stories of persecution of gays and lesbians in his country are lies. He also expects the infamous “kill-the-gays” bill to pass Uganda’s legislature “in due course.”

Remembering those who have taken their own lives

October 22, 2010 1 Comment

The University of Virginia held a moving vigil Wednesday night to combat sexual orientation bullying and honor those who committed suicide. Several Episcopal clergy and some other ministers joined several hundred students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

Texas and NYC churches share more than a name

October 22, 2010 4 Comments

Rectors of two parishes called the Church of the Heavenly Rest have placed a friendly bet, payable in food, over the outcome of the American League Championship Series. One parish is in Texas and the other in New York City.

Michael Nazir-Ali finds his calling

October 21, 2010 3 Comments

When the then 59 year-old bishop of Rochester announced his early retirement in March 2009 there was considerable speculation about what calling he would pursue next. How good were the forecasts?