Sunday Social Hour
October 11, 2009
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Pretty quiet on the social networks this week, aside from some of the posts about South Carolina and various other breakaway issues stirring the pot
The Archive
Category: The Lead
As historic practice, the common cup subtly confronts racism
October 11, 2009
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Fears about swine flu churn up remembrances of a time when the common cup was passed over for reasons well beyond the public health.
Obama says he will end “Don’t ask, don’t tell,’ but doesn’t say when
October 10, 2009
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President Barack Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but acknowledged to a cheering crowd that the policy changes he promised on the campaign trail are not coming as quickly as they expected.
WWJD…about capitalism? asks Michael Moore
October 10, 2009
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The Priests in this documentary, … aren’t ambivalent – they characterize capitalism as evil. This must be jarring for most moviegoers who have not had the pleasure of interacting with radical priests who, unfortunately, seem to be something of a dying breed these days.
Same-sex marriage controversy sweeps through Maine
October 10, 2009
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For an off-year election, in a state only rarely in the national political spotlight, an upcoming referendum on same-sex marriage has dramatic potential to make history and to roil emotions from coast to coast.
Virginia Supreme Court will hear petition to appeal
October 10, 2009
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Bishop Shannon Johnson announced yesterday that on October 21, a panel of the Virginia Supreme Court will hear a petition to appeal the lower court
Saturday collection 10/10/09
October 10, 2009
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Here is our weekly look at just some of the good work being done by Episcopalians and their Church.
Catholic African bishops praise Obama
October 10, 2009
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African bishops attending a Vatican meeting are speaking about the election of Barack Obama in divine terms — putting them very much at odds with many of their U.S. counterparts.
Bishop Steven Charleston resigns
October 9, 2009
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The Rt Rev Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California, announced today that he has accepted the resignation of the Rt Rev Steven Charleston as assistant bishop. “We would like to thank Bishop Steven for his service to our diocese and for his leadership in The Episcopal Church,” Andrus said.
Bishop Selby rejects the Covenant idea
October 9, 2009
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Bishop Peter Selby, the former bishop of Worcester in England has written of his deep concerns regarding the proposed Anglican Covenant. He is afraid that its adoption would signal what others have suggested is a primarily structural solution to theological questions.
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