The enduring scandal of Mary’s virginity
December 20, 2016
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Since the earliest centuries of Christianity, conspiracy theorists have attempted either to explain away the mystery, or to embellish it.
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Bishop of London sends prayers to Berlin
December 20, 2016
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“The dead and injured will be remembered in your Cathedral of St Paul’s in these last days of Advent.”
The Episcopal Church names its new Chief Operating Officer
December 20, 2016
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The Rev. Deacon Geoffrey T. Smith has been named the Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff.
Documentary about the plight of displaced Iraqi Christians
December 19, 2016
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A powerful and moving documentary called “Where is our place?” has been released, covering the situation of displaced Christians in northern Iraq.
Episcopal Church plans Revivals for 2017-18
December 19, 2016
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In a press release issued today, the Episcopal Church announced that it will be holding a series of six Revivals in 2017 and 2018.
Church in Sacramento holds Christmas service for special needs children
December 19, 2016
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St James’ Episcopal Church in Lincoln, California (part of Sacramento) held a Christmas service on Saturday geared towards children with autism and other special needs.
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, celebrates renovation
December 17, 2016
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Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver BC, is engaged in a years-long renovation of their historic Vancouver building. The most recent phase of the renovation has enlarged the size of the parish kitchen, installed a new zinc roof, power-washed the masonry exterior and erected a stained-glass bell tower with 4 new bronze bells.
Historic combined parish pioneers the way
December 17, 2016
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Next month, on 6 JAN 2017, the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will have been in full communion for 16 years. One of the groups of members of both denominations to seek to take advantage of the opportunities opened with Called to Common Mission were the Episcopalians and Lutherans in Big Sky MT.
Scandinavian advertisement realistically shares the awkwardness that can be a family Christmas
December 17, 2016
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A Christmas commercial for a Scandinavian electronics company peeks in on the holiday gathering of a family which includes a transgender teen. While other family members share Christmas treats and go about enjoying their Christmas gifts, a male-to-female teen sits uncomfortably off to the side.
A Joint Statement from the Standing Committee of Dio Lexington & the Rt Revd W Douglas Hahn
December 17, 2016
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After a period of discernment and mediation, the Standing Committee of the Diocese and the Right Reverend W. Douglas Hahn have reached an agreement regarding his tenure as the Bishop Diocesan. On March 10, 2017, Bishop Hahn will tender his resignation as Bishop of Lexington to the Presiding Bishop.
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