Category: The Lead

“Kindness and compassion are sorely needed in society right now,” Bishop Fisher said.

In Stowe church, homosexuality and homosexual practice were generally perceived as deviant and wrong, so Farquhar could not be honest about his emotional relationship with Field.

We pray for this nation that is deeply divided. May we come together for the common good and do as you have called us to do – to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you through creation.

Under the Accord, Bishop Love will resign as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Albany effective February 1, 2021, following a terminal sabbatical to begin on January 1, 2021.  The Presiding Bishop’s Restriction on Bishop Love’s Ministry will remain in effect until February 1, 2021.

“They’re children of God and have a right to a family,” the pope said. “Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it.”

“We need people in the community who are not talking at us but talking with us.” said Carol Scott, an emergency room physician and one of the co-directors of the program called Kindred Coaches. “We need people who can provide facts and information and can inspire.”

Community First grew to serve nearly 3,000 meals a week and, since the end of March, has served nearly 60,000 people around the area. Roslyn, with its commercial kitchen and dining hall, served as the hub for the program, supported by hundreds of volunteers from local Episcopal churches.

Today’s roundup: an Episcopal church provides a virtual learning center for kids with limited access to on-line learning, a diocese ordains its first female Hispanic priest, and a church celebrates the birthday of its eldest member.