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Prayer for the Nation

July 4, 2017 No Comments

From the Book of Common Prayer: Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in

Best wishes and a rebuke as ACNA ordains “Missionary Bishop” for Europe

July 4, 2017 13 Comments

Following through on GAFCON’s recent announcement of a Missionary Bishop to offer alternative oversight in provinces deemed to be insufficiently orthodox, the ACNA ordained Canon Andy Lines on Friday at Wheaton, IL.

Pope taps liberal archbishop to succeed conservative cardinal as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

July 3, 2017 4 Comments

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, a conservative theologian, is nearing the end of his five year mandate as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is the department supposed to defend the Catholic doctrine. The Vatican has released a brief statement that Müller’s mandate will not be renewed, and instead, his deputy, Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, who is more liberal.

Blessing of the Boats and the Bay in Longport, NJ

July 3, 2017 No Comments

Church of the Redeemer in Longport, New Jersey held its second annual “Blessing of the Boats and the Bay” yesterday.

Haraambe: A gathering of Anglican bishops

June 30, 2017 No Comments

Myths and stereotypes, misunderstandings and propaganda have been broken down. It is clear we have so much more in common than the issues that divide us and threaten our unity at this time

Triangle of Hope: Kumasi (in Ghana), Virginia and Liverpool

June 30, 2017 No Comments

Each one of our Dioceses was directly involved in the dreadful Slave Triangle. We remember and acknowledge with sorrow that human beings were captured and enslaved for financial gain with no regard for their dignity and humanity. We view this history with great pain and in penitence before God, the God who wills in Christ to bring freedom and justice for all.

UPDATE: Presiding Bishop places Partial Restriction on Bishop Bruno

June 29, 2017 37 Comments

UPDATED: Church Attorney calls for Deposition of Bishop Bruno from Ministry and forensic audit of the Corp Sole

California church turns around after adopting Total Ministry

June 29, 2017 8 Comments

By 2008, the congregation shrank to 15 members. Four years later, only three members remained. “Meanwhile,” Father Ed said with hope, “More people were joining.” Today, the church is at its highest population, with roughly 65 people calling Good Shepherd home. “It’s the largest our congregation has ever been,”

Church Attorney: +Bruno is a “rogue bishop”

June 29, 2017 5 Comments

“Respondent’s conduct directly attacks the discipline process of the Episcopal Church. Respondent’s conduct continues his personal vendetta about a congregation. Respondent’s secret effort (even from his own church) to sell the church in the midst of the Title IV proceedings undermines the integrity of the process.”

Church of England and English Methodists try again for a closer relationship

June 28, 2017 No Comments

A working group has proposed a full communion agreement; Mission and Ministry in Covenant, to bring the two churches closer together but short of full merger.

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