Time’s up for historic Wells Cathedral clock-winders
August 29, 2010
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Hand-wound no more: after six centuries, the historic Wells Cathedral clock is now turned by an electric motor.
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NYC cab ride as a test of faith
August 29, 2010
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One little cab ride may not change the tide of interreligious politicking or the convictions of many, but it looks to have opened the door for the few to talk. And that beats keeping silent vigil any day.
Whither unity? Entebbe communications reveal depth of rift
August 29, 2010
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Now that the 2nd All Africa Bishops’ Conference is all but ended, a flurry of communications has arrived at our electronic transom.
Sunday Social Hour
August 29, 2010
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Facebook and Twitter provide an ongoing forum for people to share and discuss our links. Sunday Social Hour highlights some of this content each week (or so).
Glenn Beck has a dream, too … of speaking for God
August 29, 2010
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Didn’t have the time/will yesterday for Glenn Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally? Neither did we. But someone did, and found that Beck is positioning himself to receive a mantle he may not be prepared to bear.
Republicans coming out for same-sex marriage
August 28, 2010
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There’s evidence that the American is beginning to experience a sea-change in its views of same-sex marriage. Today there’s a piece pointing out that the GOP’s unified opposition to such moves is beginning to fracture.
Saturday Collection 8/28/2010
August 28, 2010
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This week’s Saturday Collection has stories of cooperation, feeding children, rebuilding and empowerment all happening because of Episcopal congregations around this church putting their faith in Christ into action.
Fifth anniversary of Katrina marked
August 28, 2010
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Five years ago Hurricane Katrina (and about a month later Hurricane Rita) hit the Gulf coast and wrecked destruction on the entire region. Those who have been working to rebuild are taking stock this weekend and reflecting on what happened, how people responded and what still needs to be done.
Ex-gay ministry in financial trouble
August 28, 2010
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The well-known and controversial ministry that claims to turn glbt people straight is having some very significant and unexpected financial problems this summer according to
We wish you well, but we won’t be silent
August 27, 2010
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“Cardinal Newman, whose beatification by the Pope should be the highlight of the visit, offered to drink a toast to the Pope – but to conscience first, and the Pope second. We agree completely.”
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