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Williams’ actions seem a “betrayal”
Colin Coward feels betrayed by the “Dr Rowan Williams’ new-found opposition to gays and lesbians in the ordained ministry of the Anglican Communion.” His interview in the Times today talks about his sense of Williams own inner turmoil.
Reactions to LA election: Monday edition
The new media and the mainstream media continue to cover reactions to the news of Canon Mary Glasspool’s election as Suffragan bishop over the weekend.
Chicago Consultation responds to Archbishop Williams
The Chicago Consultation has released a response to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s reaction to the election of Canon Glasspool as one of the Suffragan bishops of the Diocese of Los Angeles. The statement calls for the Communion to recognize the ministries of gay and lesbian Christians as the only way it can, “in the end”, remain faithful to the Gospel.
Presiding Bishop’s Christmas Message
“Jesus is already abroad, even in the darkness. The hungry one fed, the street people who have their feet cared for, the humble and honored guest at your dinner table – each one offers a glimpse of that dawn, if you look closely enough.”
Bishop Beckwith on Marriage Equality
Bishop Mark Beckwith of the Diocese of Newark has an op-ed piece in today’s New Jersey Record in which he calls for the state legislature to vote for the Marriage Equality Initiative making its way through the New Jersey Senate. He emphasizes the need for legal protections for same gender couples and points out that our understanding of the legal construct of matrimony has been changing over the years.
Rome and Russia draw closer
The Russian Federation may soon enter into full diplomatic relations with the Vatican, which will have significant ecumenical implications.
Groups, bloggers sound off on Glasspool election
There’s no shortage of opinion among bloggers and advocacy groups celebrating decisions in Los Angeles and castigating the Archbishop of Canterbury’s castigations.
Forget the hungry! How about my parking ticket?
Here’s a chance to learn about grace. You just need to live in Boise, Idaho, and have racked up no more than $10,000 in parking and moving violations.
Some Catholic sisters resist Vatican’s scrutiny
Some have declined to answer all questions — particularly those about authority and liturgy — in a questionnaire provided by authorities of the Catholic Church.