By Mark McCallPresiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori notified Bishop Mark Lawrence on October 15 that the Disciplinary Board for Bishops had certified that he “abandoned the Church” by certain actions he took in 2010 and 2011. Few would deny that was an eventful exchange: pursuant to the abandonment canon, the Presiding Bishop restricted his ministry, which suspends him … [Read more...] about Dumbing Abandonment Down
Archives for October 2012
Missional Young Anglicans
Julanne Clarke-Morris writes about the book Life-Widening Mission: Global Anglican Perspectives for Anglican Taonga News:Archbishop Rowan Williams believes the Anglican Communion needs to change its approach to mission. He also thinks young Anglicans will lead the way — which is why he was so excited about a book launch in Holy Trinity Cathedral on Sunday.… The book has been … [Read more...] about Missional Young Anglicans
God’s Extraordinary Love
Adapated from Anglican TaongaThe Archbishop of Canterbury preached the sermon at the opening Eucharist for the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Auckland Aug. 28. He preached from the text for the day, John 15:17-27.In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.Let me first acknowledge on behalf of all your guests this morning, our thanks for the welcome we’ve … [Read more...] about God’s Extraordinary Love
Jesus Responds to Job
Pentecost 22First reading: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Ps. 34:1-8 (19-22) Alternate: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Ps. 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52In the end Job’s fortune is restored. He has sons and daughters, livestock and cash, lengthening of days equaling 140 years. God comes to him in wonder, a whirlwind and a voice exceeding all human knowledge. Who is Job to question? “I have uttered … [Read more...] about Jesus Responds to Job
+Benhase on +Lawrence
The Rt. Rev. Scott A. Benhase, Bishop of Georgia, on the charges against Bishop Mark J. Lawrence: I have prayed that the ongoing tension between Bishop Lawrence (and leaders of his Diocese) and The Episcopal Church would be resolved by other means and would come from our Anglican ethos of comprehensiveness and a generosity with those with whom we disagree. I regret that the … [Read more...] about +Benhase on +Lawrence
Uruguayans Appeal to Committee
Adapted from Anglican Communion News ServiceThe Standing Committee met in advance of the start of the 15th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) at Neligan House, in Auckland. A shorter agenda reflected the fact that the ACC would be meeting and therefore on both days the meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m.Visa challenges meant that neither Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul Yak nor Philippa … [Read more...] about Uruguayans Appeal to Committee
Primates Support +Lawrence
Via Global South Anglican OnlineDear Bishop Mark Lawrence,Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!Several of the Global South Primates met recently as we gathered in Singapore for the Installation of Rt. Rev. Rennis Ponniah as the new Bishop of Singapore.We were saddened, but not surprised, by the news of your inhibition and possible deposition by the TEC. We all want to … [Read more...] about Primates Support +Lawrence
Keep Youth Alive
Different Drummers, a regular feature on CBS2 Chicago, has highlighted CROSSWalk, a ministry that strives to decrease youth violence in the city.CROSSWalk is based at All Saints’ Church in the Ravenswood neighborhood. The interview show, produced by Greater Chicago Broadcast Ministries, defines a different drummer as “a teen who’s not afraid to go against the flow and live out … [Read more...] about Keep Youth Alive