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TREC wants feedback

October 9, 2013 3 Comments

The Taskforce to Reimagine The Episcopal Church (TREC) is looking for help: The members of the Taskforce want to hear the memories, hopes and dreams

Reclaim the art of storytelling

October 9, 2013 No Comments

The Rev. Paul Kowalewski promoted his latest blog post with this provocative tweet: “Re-imagine the church? Reclaim the art of storytelling.” In the post “Telling

Britain Scout promise for those “without a faith”

October 9, 2013 1 Comment

From Henry Austin’s article on NBC News: Generations of young people have pledged: “On my honor, I promise that I will do my best, to

U. S. Catholic bishops want contraception exemptions in continuing resolution

October 8, 2013 4 Comments

Think Progress is reporting that: “One week before House Republicans shut down the government in an effort to force President Obama to enact many of

Getting noticed

October 8, 2013 2 Comments

It is simultaneously exciting and amusing to see Episcopal leaders like Dean Gary Hall of Washington National Cathedral suddenly getting attention for saying things they

Swapping pews for chairs stirs controversy

October 8, 2013 21 Comments

The Wall Street Journal gets to the bottom of the controversy that often ensues when churches swap pews for chairs in this pun-filled piece:

Slaying galvanizes Episcopal Church in Massachusetts

October 8, 2013 1 Comment

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts has responded with a surge of activism to the shooting death of Jorge Fuentes, 19, a “contrarian kid” who became

Faith leaders hit the Hill to lobby for immigration reform

October 8, 2013 No Comments

More than 300 faith leaders from 39 states will be visiting members of Congress on Capitol Hill today to push for comprehensive and compassionate immigration

The church of cucumber sandwiches and hats? or not

October 7, 2013 2 Comments

Carol Merritt raises the thought that a new name , one that conveys the Mainline’s rising diversity and social justice leadership, could stem the slide: “I, for one, am tired of pretending that we want to hang out at the Country Club and eat cucumber sandwiches in fancy hats. We are not some sort of upper-crust elite society.”

The right to remain silent but should you?

October 7, 2013 No Comments

I know I have the right to remain silent … but should I? The ship of silence has sailed for me. As a follower of one who came embodying peace and healing for a hurting world, I feel compelled to speak out and encourage each of us to keep asking, “Where are the guns coming from?” Then let’s dare to wonder and pray for guidance for doing something about it!