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Great Lakes Ministry Assists Tornado Victims

Caleb Maglaya Galaraga -
A decades-old soup kitchen ministry responds to the needs of a southwest Michigan community affected by tornadoes.

Sunday’s Readings

Life Unbound (Lent 5, Year A)

Death, the ever-present reality in human life and its absolute boundary, collides with absolute life at the tomb in Bethany.

Lectionary Preaching Aid

formerly Living Word Plus & Illuminations

News | Anglican Communion

Pastor’s Words Spark Nigerian Free Speech Debate

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Some label Ezekiel Dachomo's words at a mass burial of victims of Islamist attacks as hate speech while others say they understand his exasperation.

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News | Episcopal Church

Lawsuit Against New York Diocese, Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue Withdrawn

A third-party investigation conducted by one of the country's top law firms concluded with no finding of any wrongdoing.
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4/5 Issue Online 

The April 5 Easter issue of The Living Church is available online to registered subscribers. 
News | Anglican Communion

Jailed Rwandan Bishop Pleads for Justice

Samuel Mugisha Mugiraneza is serving 3.5 years for grazing cattle on church land, a common practice according to some; critics blame primate Laurent Mbanda.
Church Life

Before They Were Clergy: The Gospel Never Goes Away

Several clerics discussed their experiences with TLC, and how those moments helped them be present when God called them away from their first, or even second, professions.
News | Anglican Communion

Archbishop on the Canterbury Trail

“For centuries, faithful pilgrims have flocked to Canterbury, and I will be reflecting on this tradition as we make our way through the Kent countryside and its towns and cities.”
News | Episcopal Church

Unauthorized Sale of Church Items Linked to Former Pittsburgh Dean

eBay transactions including historical church silver and rare artifacts are linked to the home address of the Very Rev. Aidan Smith.

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A Good Life in Savage Times

Mark Clavier paints a vivid image of the tribulations faced by the inhabitants of a small country villa in the twilight days of Roman rule in Britain.
Book Reviews

Parabolic Economics

In Exploring the Financial Parables of Jesus: The Economy of Grace and the Generosity of God, Keith Bodner directs us to see new vistas and familiar terrain with fresh insight.
Books & Culture

Bernadette, the Musical: ‘She Saw Something’

Set between Bernadette’s seeing the apparition and her decision to become a nun, the musical explores the curious space of doubt and faith.

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Plan an Abundant Holy Week with Your Neighbors

To someone seeing our collective Facebook posts or shared fliers, we didn’t look like a dying tradition. We looked alive, full-throated, like we offered something worth people’s attention.
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ECW Panel Focuses on Risks Facing Indigenous Women

Canon Debbie Royals said there are 5,712 missing and murdered Indigenous women, with only 116 of the cases under investigation.
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AI and the Church with Arlie Coles and George Sumner

What is AI? What can it currently, actually, do? Should Christians accept, or resist? 
News | Anglican Communion

England Loses a Beloved Bishop and Appoints Another

Two recent changes in the Church of England’s House of Bishops give a glimpse of the personalities who comprise that body.
People and Places

People and Places, 3/11

This is the first of two columns from the March edition of TLC. It includes appointments and ordinations.
News | Episcopal Church

Iranian Priest: ‘A Moment We Couldn’t Have Imagined’

Iranian Christian leaders urged for prayers for the country and the broader region as war enters its second week.
Commentary

GAFCON Nixes Primus Plan

With only five of its primates in attendance, leaders backpedaled on what had been hyped as a historic moment for conservative Anglicanism.
News | Episcopal Church

Pittsburgh Dean Arrested

Aidan Smith was charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property. He was detained overnight and posted bail for his release.
News | Episcopal Church

Priest Who Led Kansas Nonprofit Pleads Guilty

The Rev. Robert (Bobby) Smith admitted in federal court on February 19 to devising a scheme to defraud Saint Francis Ministries.
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People and Places, March 4

This is the second of two columns from the February 8 edition of TLC. It includes appointments, retirements, and church closures.
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