Charles Wingate writes at Tune: Kings Lynn:Theodor Seuss Geisel was, I am told, a lifelong member of a [Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod] parish in Springfield, Massachusetts.This, of course, was perpetrated in an Anglican parish.And Rod Dreher builds on the thread at The American Conservative: “We take the Eucharist at its center seriously, but we do so with humor, with … [Read more...] about The Cat in the Hat in the Nave
Archives for July 2013
Revolutionary Times
Andrew Goddard writes at Fulcrum:Just over eighteen months ago the membership was announced of the House of Bishops Review Group on sexuality chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling. Its work was never going to be easy but, with the recent passing into law of same-sex marriage, the Church of England now faces even greater challenges. As Archbishop Justin told General Synod “we must … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Times
Judgment and Mercy
10 Pentecost, July 28First reading and psalm: Hosea 1:2-10 • Ps. 85Alternate: Gen. 18:20-32 • Ps. 138 • Col. 2:6-15, (16-19) • Luke 11:1-13Abraham, presented as the voice of reason, invites God to think. “Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” (Gen. 18:23) What if there are 50 or 45 or 40 or 30 or 20 or 10 who are righteous? “For the sake of ten, I will not … [Read more...] about Judgment and Mercy
Fond du Lac Nominates Three
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac’s standing committee has announced a slate of three in its search for a bishop:The Rev. Matthew Alan Gunter, rector, St. Barnabas, Glen Ellyn, IllinoisThe Rev. Eric Christopher Mills, rector, St. Anne’s, De Pere, WisconsinThe Very Rev. William Willoughby III, rector, St. Paul’s, Savannah, GeorgiaThe diocese will receive … [Read more...] about Fond du Lac Nominates Three
A Brief Theology of Zombies
By William O. Daniel, Jr. Our world is fascinated with zombies. From revisionist writings in adult literature like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to children’s books such as Zombiekins, from television dramas of The Walking Dead to major motion pictures like the recent World War Z, as well as quasi-zombies — Boggans — in children’s films like Epic, not to mention the … [Read more...] about A Brief Theology of Zombies
A Welcome Breakthrough
By Bolly LapokThe Bible in the Life of the Church has come at a significant period in the history of the Anglican Communion. The Church faces deep and divisive issues, which can create tension within, if not split, provinces, dioceses, and even church communities. At the same time, secularisation, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, threatens the authority and standing of … [Read more...] about A Welcome Breakthrough
Trinity Plans New Tower
The vestry of Trinity Wall Street has selected Pelli Clarke Pelli to design a new mixed-use building at 68-74 Trinity Place.“The new structure will include a six or seven-story base dedicated to mission activities and related offices, topped by a 25-story residential tower,” said the Rev. James H. Cooper, 17th rector of Trinity Wall Street. “The building will provide a … [Read more...] about Trinity Plans New Tower
Millsaps Embraces its Heritage
Like many other schools with a religious heritage, Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, draws just a fraction of its students from its United Methodist tradition. Only 10 to 20 percent of its students are United Methodists. But unlike other institutions, Millsaps has not distanced itself from denominational ties in a bid to broaden its appeal. Quite the opposite: the … [Read more...] about Millsaps Embraces its Heritage