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#GC78: General Convention round-up for July 1st

July 2, 2015 8 Comments

Today began the seventh day of business at the General Convention (GC), but it was far from a day of rest. The biggest item came

Church choir gigs with the Rolling Stones

July 1, 2015 6 Comments

Who says Episcopalians can’t rock? The choir of Calvary Episcopal in Williamsville, N.Y. will be performing with the Rolling Stones on July 11. From the

Star of Bethlehem back in the sky this week?

July 1, 2015 3 Comments

According to National Geographic, Venus and Jupiter are closer this week than they’ve been in more than 10 years; last night and tonight they will

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America releases letter on SCOTUS marriage ruling

July 1, 2015 No Comments

From a release posted late yesterday afternoon: The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), offered a pastoral

#GC78 June 30 in brief

June 30, 2015 3 Comments

Via ENS: At today’s Eucharist, the Rev Kimberly Jackson gave voice to the breadth and impact of General Convention. Sisters and brothers in Christ, our

Another church on fire in South Carolina

June 30, 2015 2 Comments

Updated 10:35 p.m. CNN is reporting that 50 firefighters were on hand to battle the blaze and so far authorities do not know what caused

St James celebrates final Sunday, but sale not yet finalized

June 30, 2015 5 Comments

“The Rev. Canon Cindy Evans Voorhees asked more than 100 parishioners gathered at St. James the Great Episcopal Church on Sunday morning what the walls of their longtime church might say if they could speak.”

Education for Ministry celebrates 40 years

June 30, 2015 No Comments

Education for Ministry (EfM) from the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee TN celebrated its 40th anniversary July 29 at General Convention. One of the most successful and long lasting educational programs, EfM has had more than 81,000 participants with nearly 38,000 graduates of all 4 years.

Canterbury responds to HOB action

June 30, 2015 26 Comments

While recognising the prerogative of The Episcopal Church to address issues appropriate to its own context, Archbishop Justin Welby said that its decision will cause distress for some and have ramifications for the Anglican Communion as a whole, as well as for its ecumenical and interfaith relationships.

One bishop, one vote

June 30, 2015 4 Comments

The Rt Rev Andy Doyle of Texas issued a letter yesterday explaining how he reached the decision to abstain from yesterday’s vote on marriage rites.