The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little II, Bishop of Northern Indiana, writes in the latest Around Our Diocese newsletter:This past Tuesday I presented a letter to the Standing Committee, announcing my retirement as of June 30, 2016. At the time, I will have served as bishop of this wonderful diocese for 16 years. My ministry as your bishop, however, will actually conclude three months … [Read more...] about Two Bishops Leaving in 2016
Archives for March 27, 2015
Bishop to Lead FFP-Haiti
Adapted from Food for the PoorThe board of directors for Food for the Poor–Haiti has named Bishop Ogé Beauvoir as executive director of the Haiti office. He will be responsible for the charity’s operations within the country and provide a vital link to the organization in the United States. The appointment is effective on May 1.Bishop Beauvoir brings a depth of knowledge about … [Read more...] about Bishop to Lead FFP-Haiti
Becca Stevens Teaches Course
The Rev. Becca Stevens is teaching an online course, “A Simple Path to a Deeper Spiritual Life,” through April 5 that is open to all. The course offers wisdom and insight from her years of ministry and service.The class, a series of video lectures and discussions, can be taken anytime and no special software is required. It will take an average learner about 45 minutes to … [Read more...] about Becca Stevens Teaches Course
Neglected Fruit of the Spirit
By Matthew A. Gunter Human beings are made to receive and give love, joy, and peace. We were created to bear these and the other fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in communion with God and with one another. But the ground of that communion is often stony and choked with weeds. Like a good farmer, we must rely on God’s grace — the sun and rain — if we are going to be … [Read more...] about Neglected Fruit of the Spirit
Bp. Waynick Questions New Law
The Rt. Rev. Catherine M. Waynick, Bishop of Indianapolis, has written a pastoral letter in response to Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which became law March 26:Though the group most likely to be singled out in our thoughts is the LGBT community, it is clearly possible for many others to be told they are unacceptable to receive whatever services or goods a person … [Read more...] about Bp. Waynick Questions New Law