Church of England votes NO on women as bishops
November 20, 2012
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The Church of England General Synod has voted No on the ordination of women as bishops.
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Digital Bishop
November 19, 2012
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So get those smart phones ready, because beginning today you are about to tweet, facebook, and social media your way into the minds and hearts of a new generation–those who may text dozens of messages everyday, but have never heard the Message, who belong to virtual communities but not to a community of faith, who may be Linked-In, but are not yet raised up.
Bishop of Georgia authorizes a rite for same sex blessings
November 16, 2012
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I am unconcerned by what is politically, socially, or culturally expedient, or what will be the majority opinion. I am concerned with doing what is right in the eyes of God.
New Hampshire honors +Gene Robinson
November 13, 2012
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In the case of the retirement of Bishop Robinson, his preference is to have gifts to his “retirement purse” be given to the Diocese of New Hampshire to set up an endowment fund for the funding of continued work in the chaplaincy program at The New Hampshire Prison for Women in which Bishop Robinson did ministry while Bishop of New Hampshire.
Bishop-elect Knisely meets the press
November 12, 2012
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“The Episcopal Church has made very clear that discrimination is unacceptable,” he says. “Speaking as an American citizen, it would be hard for me to imagine why we would want to say to one group of American citizens that they do not have the same rights as other citizens.”
Eau Claire elects Jay Lambert as next bishop
November 11, 2012
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The Diocese of Eau Claire has elected the here.
Sutton on marriage equality, dream act and other ballot measures
November 2, 2012
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Bishop Eugene Sutton of Maryland has written a pastoral letter on several ballot measures in front of voters in his state this coming Tuesday. While reminding Maryland Episcopalians should vote their consciences, he makes the case for marriage equality (Question 6) and the DREAM Act (Question 4). He explains why he opposes expanded gambling (Question 7).
What’s a bishop to do?
October 23, 2012
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The Rt. Rev. Sam Hulsey was visiting a church in Fort Worth when the Lay Eucharistic Minister’s dog took over the bishop’s chair. How did
Bishop Robinson plans an active retirement
October 22, 2012
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“There has never been a time when I didn’t feel this was worth it,” he says. “When you are pursuing God’s dream for a just society, that is worth dying for … it’s a noble thing to pursue.”
Who wants to help make sense of the South Carolina situation
October 22, 2012
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The story unfolding in South Carolina seems much less significant to me today than it might have three or five years ago. I’m glad for that. Still, I can’t help noticing that when the church decides that it has had about all it can take from a bishop like Mark Lawrence, Lawrence and his predecessors somehow always get the upper hand in the media.
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