Adapted from Washington National CathedralWashington National Cathedral is offering prayers throughout the day in response to the shootings reported at the Washington Navy Yard this morning. The Very Rev. Gary Hall, dean of the Cathedral, has released the following statement:All of us at Washington National Cathedral heard the news of this morning’s shootings at the Washington … [Read more...] about Prayers Follow Shootings
Archives for September 16, 2013
Holy Mountain Retirement
Adapted from the Diocese of East CarolinaThe University of the South is exploring interest in a senior living community in Sewanee. The university would not administer the center, but has commissioned a survey to gauge interest in the idea.This potential community is intended to serve current residents in the Sewanee area, as well as those outside of the area who might see … [Read more...] about Holy Mountain Retirement
An Insider-Outsider’s Gifts
Review by Andrew Petiprin In 2012 Samuel Wells left his position as dean of Duke University Chapel and research professor of Christian ethics at Duke Divinity School to return to England, where he is now vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London. After seven years in the American academy and the Episcopal Church, Wells developed a unique insider-outsider perspective from … [Read more...] about An Insider-Outsider’s Gifts