Coexisting in Jordan
October 11, 2016
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Karen Armstrong, says the Mayor, has named the city of Amman, “the city of compassion.”
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The Rev. Howard White has been deposed
October 10, 2016
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“We are committed to keeping God’s children safe, and we are heartbroken when we fail,” Bishop Scanlan said. “My hope is that the appalling events documented at St. George’s School will lead our church to intensify its efforts to protect young people in every setting, and continue our commitment to preventing abuse with thorough training for clergy, staff and volunteers who work with children.”
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, Primate of Kenya, promotes calm before elections
October 10, 2016
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Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, the Primate of Kenya, has applauded the country’s government and its opposition leaders for their cooperation ahead of the 2017 general
Bishop of Colombia urges prayer after vote for peace is rejected
October 10, 2016
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The Bishop of Columbia is calling for prayer after an October 2nd vote that rejected a peace deal between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) that would have ended the nearly 60-year civil war which has resulted in over 220,000 deaths and millions of displacements.
Shining a Light in the Darkness
October 9, 2016
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following the example of Jesus and listening to his words of welcome and inclusion provided the best guidelines for our hospitality during the ice storm. No one abused our space or one another. There was room for everyone. There was food enough to share and to spare.
The emeritus Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, speaks in favor of assisted dying
October 8, 2016
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The Most Revd Desmond Tutu, archbishop emeritus of Cape Town South Africa, has recorded a video for Dignity in Dying in the UK. In the video, the Archbishop states his support for compassionate palliative care and assisted dying initiatives in a number of countries.
A communique from the all-male Anglican & Roman Catholic bishop’s gathering
October 8, 2016
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Roman Catholic and Anglican bishops met from 30 SEP – 7 OCT for the 2016 meeting of the International Anglican Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission. Following the meeting, this communique was issued.
Former Nixon chief of staff nominated as bishop coadjutor for Dio Los Angeles
October 8, 2016
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On 3 OCT the Standing Committee for Dio Los Angeles announced an additional candidate to the slate for bishop coadjutor. The additional candidate is the Revd Canon John Taylor, full-time vicar of St. John Chrysostom Church and School in Rancho Santa Margarita CA. The Revd Taylor was nominated by petition, a process previously approved and announced by the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee.
Progress from the Task Force on the Study of Marriage
October 8, 2016
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After meeting in Chicago IL, 27 – 29 SEP 2016, the Task Force on the Study of Marriage issued a report from their meeting on 6 OCT 2016
Task Force on Review of the Presiding Bishop Election and Transition Process seeks input
October 7, 2016
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The Task Force has an online survey they’re inviting all Episcopalians to take to gauge the election process for the Presiding Bishop
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