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Tennessee outlines procedures for marriage equality

January 19, 2019 No Comments

at long last, Bishop Bauerschmidt has publicized his intention to implement B012 in Tennessee and details for how that would work.

Acolytes: The Next Generation

January 18, 2019 1 Comment

(photo credit: The Alexandria Times, https://alextimes.com/2018/12/shannon-ayres/) At the end of a very tough news week, we decided to focus on a positive story about how old

Pultizer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83

January 17, 2019 1 Comment

“Poetry, to be understood, must be clear…It mustn’t be fancy. I have the feeling that a lot of poets writing now, they sort of tap dance through it. I always feel that whatever isn’t necessary should not be in the poem.”

Interfaith Leaders Implore Trump, McConnell and Pelosi to End Shutdown

January 16, 2019 2 Comments

“On the issues of border security and our immigration policy, we agree with President Trump that we face a crisis of heart and soul, though we differ dramatically in our understanding of it. Differences aside, we are clear that inventing a new crisis by closing the government and adversely affecting so many innocent people does not help to address border security.”

Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”

January 15, 2019 3 Comments

The Very Revd Dr John Shepherd: “Christ is Risen! There has been speculation in the press and on social media about my views on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. … It is my faith that Jesus rose from the dead and I have never denied the reality of the empty tomb.”

Bishop Love responds to the restrictions placed on him

January 12, 2019 22 Comments

Bishop vows to appeal, hanging his defense on the definition of marriage in the BCP and the notion that dioceses are entities independent of General Convention.

Presiding Bishop restricts the ministry of Bishop William Love

January 11, 2019 10 Comments

After broad consultation with leadership in The Episcopal Church and continued discussions with both the Rt. Rev. William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Standing Committee, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following Restriction on Ministry to Bishop Love.

Diocese of Tennessee awaits pastoral direction on same-sex marriage

January 10, 2019 6 Comments

“It is disappointing that the bishop tapped to co-chair the Communion Across Difference task force – an official, interim body of the Episcopal Church – has, to date, failed to work within the agreed upon parameters set by the governing body of that church.”

Anglican Centre in Rome announces Interim Director

January 9, 2019 3 Comments

Noted Australian cleric, Dr John Shepherd named to take over after Director Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi stepped down last month following allegations of sexual misconduct

Bishops United Against Gun Violence to host Facebook Live Friday prayers

January 8, 2019 1 Comment

“Bishops United Against Gun Violence hosted daily “pop-up” prayer services at General Convention… The Episcopalians Against Gun Violence Facebook page had a total of just under 13,500 views for the eight Facebook Live videos, which is an average of 1,675 views per prayer service.”