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In light of priest scandals, all faith communities must change

August 29, 2018 3 Comments

Our priests and lay leaders have been guilty of horrible crimes, and our institution has tended to protect the powerful at the expense of their victims. Although my denomination has different structures of authority in place that have helped to mitigate against the scale of abuse other denominations have seen, this is not a moment for any faith community to claim moral high ground. – The Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Nathan LeRud

Further sexual misconduct substantiated at St. Paul’s School

August 27, 2018 11 Comments

“Former students told investigators of a teacher who went skinny dipping with students, and one who took them for drives in his Rolls Royce. They describe vivid, disturbing memories and say, looking back, it is clear to them they were being groomed.”

Province II Court of Review Releases Findings on Haiti Election

August 24, 2018 1 Comment

From Episcopal News Service: The Province II Court of Review has released its Report of Findings regarding the Contestation of the election of the bishop

New students, old (Confederate) monuments

August 23, 2018 3 Comments

Some older alumni see the changes as an effort to abandon history and tradition. Sewanee alumnus James K. Polk Van Zandt, a 65-year-old retired Episcopal reverend, said he was on the university’s board for decades but became frustrated by repeated efforts to erase the institution’s past. “Whether we like it or not, it is part of our history,” said Mr. Van Zandt, who is white. “If they got kids from New Jersey who don’t want to go there, let them go somewhere else.” – Wall Street Journal

More than $20K raised at GC79 for ministries including Episcopal HBCUs

August 22, 2018 No Comments

Vorhees College, Saint Augustine’s University, Episcopal Migration Ministries and Episcopal Relief and Development were among the Episcopal ministries receiving funding from General Convention 79 gifts.

Bishop apologizes for giving “the wrong impression” with stories of violence from Israel at GC79

August 21, 2018 6 Comments

The Rt Revd Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts has issued a statement clarifying and apologizing for comments she offered during a debate at General Convention regarding Israel and Palestine.

Diocese of Virginia to elect Bishop Provisional

August 20, 2018 2 Comments

This election will be the final act of our Annual Convention. The Bishop Provisional will be an experienced Bishop who will have the canonical authority of a Bishop Diocesan, and who will partner with us in a thorough diocesan review to enable us to prepare for a healthy call for our next Bishop Diocesan. – The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Virginia

A Long Week for #ChurchToo

August 17, 2018 4 Comments

It has not been a good week for our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters. On Tuesday, a scathing, nearly 1000-page report was issued by a

Diocese of Kansas announces final slate of candidates for 10th Bishop

August 16, 2018 No Comments

The Diocese of Kansas has announced their final slate of candidates for 10th bishop, marking the first time a diocese has put forth an all-female slate for diocesan bishop.

Resettlement ministry training opens for registration

August 15, 2018 1 Comment

The training provides an in-depth exploration of the global displacement crisis, the United States refugee policy, how refugee resettlement works, faith-based advocacy for refugees, and organizing to welcome and support refugees in your home community.

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