Category: The Lead

Doing church differently

Simon Barrow, one of the editors of Ekklesia writes on his discovery of a new book by James F. Hopewell, Congregation: Stories and Structures, available

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Giving up carbon for Lent

Some people give up chocolate. Some people take on an excercise program. Some people set aside time for prayer. This year, Nina Scott is giving

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The poverty and justice Bible

England’s Bible Society has released an edition of the Bible that highlights the more than 2,000 passages that reveal God’s sorrow over poverty and injustice,

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Editor sought for Episcopal Life

Updated. Episcopal Life media is seeking an editor for Episcopal Life monthly. A restructured job posting appeared on the Episcopal Church website today. Earlier past

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WWID?

As a sharing arrangement between break away congregation and the Diocese of Niagara broke down in court, the interpretation of a 1900 year old tradition of episcopacy as the visible sign of unity is being questioned. Which leaves one to ask: what would Ignatius do?

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Tithing revisited

Since 1982, the tithe has been the minimum standard of giving in the Episcopal Church. We are not alone in that teaching. Americans donate $295

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Michael Gerson on politics and evangelicals

If evangelical Christianity were identical to any political movement, something would be badly wrong. It is supposed to look toward a kingdom not of this world, one without borders, flags or end. And by this standard, homelessness is a natural state.

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