Adapted from an announcement by the Diocese of MarylandIn a letter dated January 26 [PDF], the Diocese of Maryland’s eight-member standing committee has asked that the Rt. Rev. Heather E. Cook resign from her work as suffragan bishop.The committee “arrived at this decision after significant and prayerful discernment, and with due and proper consideration for the best interests … [Read more...] about Letter to +Cook: Please Resign
Archives for January 28, 2015
Ecumenical Prayers at Lambeth
Adapted from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s websiteThe Archbishop of Canterbury and ecumenical guests prayed for two community leaders at Lambeth Palace on January 28. Archbishop Justin Welby licensed the Rev. Anders Litzell as prior of the Community of St. Anselm and Sister Sonia Béranger as its director of community in an ecumenical service. Members of the congregation laid … [Read more...] about Ecumenical Prayers at Lambeth
Mapping for Disaster
When mass disaster strikes a community, church leaders want to help with everything from food and shelter to prayer. But being helpful after a flood, tornado, or other catastrophe requires more than good intentions.That’s partly because agencies managing disaster sites have tightened standards in recent years to assure that volunteers are qualified. Congregations have also … [Read more...] about Mapping for Disaster