The recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling has opened civil marriage for same-sex couples in the state of Iowa on the constitutional principle of equal protection under the law. This ruling clarifies for me what the issue is that is facing the Church. Like so many who support the rights of gay and lesbian people, I thought civil unions would be adequate.
Trinity Church, Wall Street tried an interesting experiment this past Good Friday; twittering the Passion narrative. Twitter, a rapidly growing social microblogging service allowed the
Cowboy church isn’t the punch line to a joke, it’s an old tradition in the Southwest that is starting to grow on folks. Created as
Simon Barrow takes the new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster to task for his Good Friday comments complaining about televised condom ads in Britain. And
Rowan LeCompte, who has spent his working life creating the stained glass windows at the Cathedral, was interviewed over the weekend by NPR. LeCompte, now 84 is finishing what he expects will be his last window to be installed.
It was a quiet day yesterday, religiously speaking, for the most part. But the one surprise out of the White House was that the Obama family decided to go Easter services at the Episcopal Church “next door” to the White House.
Easter Meditation from Speaking to the Soul at Episcopal Cafe.
The Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori preached at St. James Church in Florence, Italy on recognizing the risen Christ. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, at Canterbury Cathedral spoke of the truth of the resurrection in our lives.
Let us pray to you, the Lord, the Shepherd of my people – We remain without care. Come and rescue the people of Sudan, come and strengthen the weak, heal the sick and bind up the injured. Help us to uncover and revoke those that are destroying the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, those that are stealing cattle and those that are abusing their political power and wealth. Lord Jesus, protect this country and let her live in love, peace and unity, for ever and ever. Amen.