By G. Jeffrey MacDonaldAs members of a General Convention budget subcommittee began making program funding decisions Sunday afternoon, they received a sweet treat from one of the organizations vying for millions in funding.Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) brought smiles to the faces of committee members by providing each committee member with a 3.5-ounce bar of Equal … [Read more...] about ERD Sends Chocolate Love
Archives for June 28, 2015
Panel Hears Divestment Debate
By G. Jeffrey MacDonaldActivists frustrated by human-rights violations in the West Bank lined up in the early days of General Convention to urge divestment from companies doing business there.More than 50 observers filled chairs and sat on the floor as the Social Justice and International Policy Committee held a hearing that lasted several hours. Speakers were divided on the … [Read more...] about Panel Hears Divestment Debate
Structure Decisions Deferred
By Zachary GuilianoThe Committee on Structure and Governance declined Saturday night to recommend another three years of work by the Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church. A subcommittee noted that TREC’s work was only envisioned as continuing between the 77th and 78th General Conventions.The Rev. Valerie Balling, deputy from New Jersey, said any further structural … [Read more...] about Structure Decisions Deferred
Bishops Wary of Lay Presidency
By Zachary Guiliano After electing its 27th presiding bishop, the House of Bishops reconvened Saturday afternoon to deliberate on a handful of resolutions. The bishops referred resolution A051 (Support LGBT African Advocacy) back to committee. The bishops then swiftly passed three resolutions: B003 (Support the Episcopal Church in Cuba), A112 (Encourage Support for YASC … [Read more...] about Bishops Wary of Lay Presidency
Marching through Zion
By G. Jeffrey MacDonaldAbout 1,500 people lined up behind 79 bishops for an early Sunday-morning march along the streets of Salt Lake City in a rally against gun violence.In speeches, prayers, and hymns, the Claiming Common Ground Against Gun Violence rally denounced a rash of gunshot deaths in the United States. Gunshot survivors, including Utah Bishop Scott Hayashi and … [Read more...] about Marching through Zion
God’s Kingdom Breaks Through
5 PentecostThe gospel passage for today gives us two miracles for the price of one. It’s good to remind ourselves that miracles are not magic. It’s true that they seem to be irruptions into the natural order, although the term natural order is outdated. The words assume that we understand the universe, its nature and order. Mark understands these acts as signs of the coming of … [Read more...] about God’s Kingdom Breaks Through
Video: Bishop Curry’s Presser
In this unabridged press conference, Presiding Bishop-elect Michael Curry fields questions from the media on the day of his election. Topics include evangelism, church growth, racism, reconciliation, and marriage.Not only is Curry the first African-Americam to be elected to the position, but he is the first to be elected on the first ballot.Bishop Curry said his election, like … [Read more...] about Video: Bishop Curry’s Presser