Canon Colin Craston, RIP

Canon Colin Craston, former chairman of the Anglican Consultative Council, died peacefully at his home Jan. 25.

Budget Priority: Evangelism

In response to “a clarion call” of comments on the proposed budget that was posted in November, the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church added more than $1.8 million to the church’s planned spending for evangelism.

Calming the Storm

After a contentious national vote on same-sex marriage, a new commission will explore how Australian law protects freedom of religion.

Tribute to ‘Father of Jazz’

The Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, archbishop of Cape Town, posted a tribute on his blog to Hugh Masekela — regarded as South Africa’s “Father of Jazz” — who died Jan. 23 at age 78. Makgoba also noted the Anglican Church’s role in starting Masekela on his journey.

Abp. Welby Responds to Historians

Abp. Welby: “I cannot with integrity rescind my statement made after the publication of Lord Carlile’s review into how the Church handled the Bishop Bell case.”