Adapted from St. Thomas Church Fifth AvenueBefore the start of the 11 a.m. Festal Eucharist on May 18, the wardens, on behalf of a unanimous vestry, announced the call of the Rev. Canon Carl Francis Turner as the 12th rector of St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. He and his wife, Alison, will settle in at St. Thomas early this fall.… Canon Turner had been encouraged to think about … [Read more...] about Canon Called to Fifth Ave.
Archives for May 27, 2014
Rise in Glory: E. Don Taylor
The Rt. Rev. E. Don Taylor, Bishop of Jamaica for seven years and Vicar Bishop of New York for 15 years, died May 24. He was 77.Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Taylor was a graduate of Kingston College, the University of the West Indies, and the University of Toronto. He was ordained deacon in 1960 and priest in 1961. He became Bishop of Jamaica in 1987.The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. … [Read more...] about Rise in Glory: E. Don Taylor
Essay Entries Due June 15
The Living Church is pleased to announce the fifth annual Student Essays in Christian Wisdom Competition.Entries should include the student’s full name, postal and email addresses, and the name and address of the student’s school.The best essays will be published in The Living Church, and the top three essayists will receive cash prizes: 1st prize: $500 • 2nd prize: $250 • … [Read more...] about Essay Entries Due June 15