By Steve RabeyHe may not be as popular as St. Patrick or as revered as St. Francis, but St. Arnold, the patron saint of hop-pickers and brewers, is inspiring growing numbers of beer-loving believers.“From man’s sweat and God’s love, beer came into the world,” said Arnold, a seventh-century abbot of one of France many beer brewing monasteries.Arnold’s legacy has inspired members … [Read more...] about Tip the Mug for St. Arnold
Archives for July 2014
Bloodbath in Iraq
The Rev. Canon Andrew White writes on his weblog:Every day we think that the crisis here cannot get worse and every day it does. Yesterday over 1,500 people were killed and the Islamic State (formally known as ISIS) simply said we can do anything now the world is just looking at Gaza. In reality that is true, Iraq seems like old news, yet things just get worse and worse here. … [Read more...] about Bloodbath in Iraq
‘We Must Cry to God’
Adapted from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s websiteArchbishop Justin Welby issued this statement July 30 about violence in Gaza and Israel:You can’t look at the pictures coming from Gaza and Israel without your heart breaking. We must cry to God and beat down the doors of heaven and pray for peace and justice and security. Only a costly and open-hearted seeking of peace between … [Read more...] about ‘We Must Cry to God’
‘Make Even More History’
Updated July 31 to add more quotations from the anniversary celebrations. —Ed.By the Rev. Elizabeth Eisenstadt EvansAt the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia 11’s ordinations to the priesthood, ordained and lay women leaders celebrated the milestone, while also urging participants to be active in confronting other areas in which they felt injustice still prevailed. Their … [Read more...] about ‘Make Even More History’
Abp. Welby’s Eid Message
From the Archbishop of Canterbury’s websiteEid Mubarak — a joyful Eid to you all. As I speak, still during Ramadan, people are coming to my home this evening for an Iftar meal. I’m so glad to be able to do that. I’ve got to know a number of them and certainly one of them has become a friend over the last year, which I treasure and is very special to me. This evening’s sharing … [Read more...] about Abp. Welby’s Eid Message
Last Paper from PB Committee
Adapted from the Episcopal Church’s Office of Public AffairsThe Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop continues its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 27th Presiding Bishop at General Convention next summer. The committee now publishes the third of three essays designed to begin a discussion about the election, which will … [Read more...] about Last Paper from PB Committee
Disability and Accessibility
Adapted from the Episcopal Church’s Office of Public AffairsWhat part should Christians with developmental disabilities play in congregational life? The Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Health explores that topic, especially as it relates to autism spectral disorder, intellectual disability, and attention deficit disorder, in a 12-item questionnaire on … [Read more...] about Disability and Accessibility
Neutral Principles in Quincy
A.S. Haley writes at Anglican Curmudgeon that the Episcopal Churchpretends to have a “three-tiered, hierarchical structure,” when the reality is that there are just the member dioceses at the top, who act and decide matters through their triennial conventions. The rest of the time (more than 99% of it), the individual dioceses are what makes up the national denomination, and … [Read more...] about Neutral Principles in Quincy