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4. The Canterbury non-Tale. … the Lambeth Conference’s planners turned the gathering into a non-binding conversation-only affair, many conservatives boycotted it, and the Communion staggered on.
4. The Canterbury non-Tale. … the Lambeth Conference’s planners turned the gathering into a non-binding conversation-only affair, many conservatives boycotted it, and the Communion staggered on.
ABC’s Nightline interviewed President George W. Bush Monday evening. Among other comments, the president … said that he prays to the same God as those with different religious beliefs. “I do believe there is an almighty that is broad and big enough and loving enough that can encompass a lot of people.”
Seaman’s Church Institute, a New York City-based ecumenical mariners’ agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church, has worked on issues of piracy for over two decades — recording cases, providing assistance to victims of these cases, and advocating to international organizations for tough standards to reduce instances of hijacking.
The Human Rights Campaign has posted the rants of Pat Boone that equate anti-Proposition 8 protesters with the terrorists of Mumbai in India. This is
The volume of clients at the Food Bank – often a resource for transients but, increasingly used by community members,… prompted the church and volunteers to spearhead a considerable food drive ahead of the holiday season and the beginning of winter
I write this to you because our clergy and congregations need to know the current status of
the irregularly proposed new province within our church. I also need to share with you my
disappointment in the behavior of men who were once bishops in the Episcopal Church.
In the Middle Ages in England there was this great tradition that on the feast of St Nicholas, in all cathedrals and lots of the parish churches, a child, the smallest chorister of the choir, became the bishop. They threw out the bishop and all the canons and the kids took over.
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, says that President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe should be removed from power and stand trial for crimes against humanity.
“The one thing I hope is I gave back. I played the way I would want my team mates to play. I’ll miss it,” says Greg Maddux, who announced his retirement today in Las Vegas. He is perhaps the greatest non-juicing pitcher of his era: 355 victories, 4 Cy Youngs and 18 Gold Gloves, a sure first ballot Hall of Famer. We in the Church of Baseball are grateful and wish him well.
The Washington Post reports on a prayer breakfast that attracted business leaders, investors, lawyers, headhunters and other professionals. But this was not your parent’s prayer breakfast.