Via the Anglican Church in North AmericaDear Friends:At this significant time in our nation’s history with the institution of marriage before the United States Supreme Court, we reaffirm our commitment to promote and defend marriage—the union of one man and one woman. As religious leaders from various faith communities, we acknowledge that marriage is the foundation of the … [Read more...] about Marriage and Religious Freedom
Archives for April 2015
Baltimore: Immense Pressures
Via the Diocese of Maryland:As leaders of Baltimore’s faith communities, we have followed with increasing concern the unfolding events surrounding the tragic and untimely death of Freddie Gray. We appeal to the members of our faith communities and to all citizens of good will to remain calm and to express their anger and frustration in peaceful and constructive ways, allowing … [Read more...] about Baltimore: Immense Pressures
Archbishop Honors Martyrs
By Jayson CasperAdapted from Anglican Communion News ServiceArchbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the Anglican All Saints Cathedral in Cairo after visiting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Grand Sheikh of al-Azhar Ahmad al-Tayyeb, and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II.“It has been an interesting and useful day, but worshiping with you is the most important … [Read more...] about Archbishop Honors Martyrs
PB Slate Due May 1
From the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop, through the Episcopal Church’s Office of Public Affairs:The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) concluded its discernment process at a two-day meeting in Fort Worth, TX, April 19 and 20. The nominees will be announced on May 1 on the General Convention website … [Read more...] about PB Slate Due May 1
Deirdre Good Leaving General
Chad Rancourt of General Theological Seminary reports that Deirdre Good is resigning as professor of New Testament effective May 25:Good came to the Seminary as Assistant Professor in 1986, eventually becoming General’s Professor of New Testament in 1992, specializing in the Synoptic Gospels, Christian Origins, Noncanonical writings and biblical languages, and was Academic Dean … [Read more...] about Deirdre Good Leaving General
Drawn to Light
By Steve WaringFor as long as she can remember, the Rev. Jana Troutman-Miller has been fascinated by cameras and photography. When she borrowed her father’s expensive film camera as a young girl, the flash was already broken on the camera body, forcing her to look to capture moments in natural light.The Marion Johnson McCarthy Gallery inside St. Mark’s Church, Milwaukee, is … [Read more...] about Drawn to Light
More than Music
By Matthew TownsendRachel Segger of Madison, Connecticut, knew of the opportunities offered by Saint Thomas Choir School but had not considered enrolling her sons. “Both my husband and I are trained church musicians, and we had always known about the choir school — but even so we never envisioned sending our own grade-schooler away to boarding school. Our view of the choir … [Read more...] about More than Music
Rhythms of Catholicism
Review by David HeetderksOlivier Messiaen (1908-92) is a formidable figure in 20th-century modernist music. In the 1930s and ’40s, he developed a unique musical style full of colorful, dissonant harmonies that juxtaposed extreme contrasts of loud and soft or fast and slow. He devised new ways of thinking about musical time, creating highly irregular rhythms and complex collages … [Read more...] about Rhythms of Catholicism