Reconciliation talk and aiming for integration have not proved to be enough. In particular, predominantly white evangelical congregations are losing black congregants because of a lack of awareness of the concerns of African Americans, or even an effort to learn those concerns. Clearly evident support for Mr. Trump in these congregation has accelerated the exodus.
In an op-ed in Forbes, Chris Ladd proposes that today’s southern white evangelicalism is cruel and that cruelty stems from our nation’s slavery and Jim Crow history.
Once a self-proclaimed atheist, Madeleine L’Engle later became a devout Christian, primarily attending Episcopal churches.
On March 6, the United States Holocaust Museum has revoked a human rights award it had previously given Aung San Suu Kyi.
At the hearing were also members of the diocese’s Standing Committee, who are set to make a recommendation after their March 21 meeting. Those who spoke during Saturday’s hearing overwhelmingly supported the congregation’s return to the Newport Beach property.
The American actress, who is to marry Prince Harry in May, was baptized and confirmed by Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this week
In an all too rare move, the Episcopal Women’s Caucus (an advocacy group within the Episcopal Church), faced with the completion of their original goal, has opted to cease operations; releasing their energy and capabilities to take root in other efforts and organizations working for justice.
Working Group Recommendations for moving forward and allowing same-sex blessing, in at least a limited way, surprisingly passes with large majorities in ChristChurch diocese on path to General Synod later this year.
The House of Bishops, on retreat in Texas, have accepted statements on gun violence and sexual harassment, gender bias but it is unclear what that means or what meaningful action might result
The 1955 marker notes that Forrest’s “business enterprises made him wealthy.” It fails to note that Forrest’s primary business enterprise, operated on that site, was slave trading.