Pope to stay out of Anglican debate
July 12, 2008
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The Associated Press reports that Benedict XVI is praying for the Anglican Church but he isn’t inclined to interfere.
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James, the “go-to” theologian for Democrats
July 12, 2008
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The Washington Post today has a piece on how the Epistle of James is being invoked again and again by Democrats. The epistle, at times maligned for its emphasis on works (which, say critics through history, implies that it downplays faith), is regarded by many as one that emphasizes community and ethics.
The countdown continues: The T’graph’s “influential,” 20-11
July 12, 2008
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The fourth installment in The Sunday Telegraph’s list of the 50 most influential Anglicans is online. In order of ascending influence, 20-11, they are: Jenny
One man in the name of unity
July 12, 2008
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Despite the archbishop of Nigeria’s injunction against doing so, the Right Rev Cyril Okorocha, the Bishop of Owerri, will attend Lambeth next week, according to Ruth Gledhill. She writes that he will be the only Nigerian bishop in attendance out of the 100 under Akinola’s watch, although more than a dozen phoned in their regrets that they “dare not disobey their archbishop.”
Lamb to San Joaquin clergy: Are you in?
July 12, 2008
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The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin reports that Bishop Jerry Lamb, who leaves for Lambeth tomorrow, has asked all deacons and priests of the Diocese of San Joaquin to decide whether they will uphold their ordination vows to “…conform to the doctrine, discipline and worship of The Episcopal Church“ and to make this commitment, in writing, by August 5.
Blogging bishops and other Lambeth resources
July 11, 2008
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The internet will be buzzing with blogging bishops, some with flip phones for videoblogging, during the Lambeth Conference. Here is your one-stop shopping for blogs by bishops and others who will be involved in the Fringe events or reporting on the every 10 year event.
The Times Lambeth Round-up
July 11, 2008
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The Times has a very interesting round-up of thoughts by Bishops and about their “hopes and fears for the future of the Anglican Communion.
Bishop Kirk Smith: exclusion of Robinson insulting
July 11, 2008
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“I think it’s a very insulting thing to the American church that a duly elected bishop is told he’s not allowed to come,” said Smith, who will be attending his first Lambeth Conference.
Robinson to Williams: Show leadership
July 11, 2008
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The bishop of New Hampshire, said it was time for the church to decide what it was going to stand for to its gay members – whether it would be somewhere they would feel welcome or rejected. He called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to show leadership on the issue, rather than just try to manage it.
The T’graph’s “influential,” 30-21
July 11, 2008
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The third installment in The Sunday Telegraph’s list of the 50 most influential Anglicans is online. In order of ascending influence, 30-21, they are: Michael
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