The Rt. Rev. Dan Thomas Edwards, Bishop of Nevada, announces a new way of handling finances in the diocese:Sometimes as we have talked about money in the past, diocesan staff and governance sounded judgmental and suspicious, reminding me a bit of tax collectors. Meanwhile some parishes have engaged in creative accounting to keep their resources for themselves — often in ways … [Read more...] about Nevada Cuts Assessment
Archives for May 15, 2013
Dean-elect Stresses Growth
The man confirmed May 14 to lead The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church believes the school must educate clergy who can help congregations grow, and that requires teaching what works.Trustees approved the Rev. Kurt H. Dunkle, former rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Orange Park, Florida, to take the reins as General’s dean and president on July 1. The … [Read more...] about Dean-elect Stresses Growth
R.A. Dickey, Brother in Christ
Wycliffe College, Toronto, welcomed R.A. Dickey, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, to its commencement ceremonies on Monday.Dickey received an honorary doctorate in sacred letters. Excerpts from Dickey’s speech, published by The Toronto Star:I got to thank Principal [George] Sumner in particular for his baseball metaphors, which made me feel right at home. I did learn that … [Read more...] about R.A. Dickey, Brother in Christ