In separate letters, the Bishop of New Hampshire and two leaders of St. Paul’s School discuss their responses to the conviction of former student Owen Labrie on one count of engaging in sex with a student younger than the age of consent. He was found not guilty on felony charges.The Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop of New Hampshire, wrote on Aug. 29:… The Bishop, who does … [Read more...] about 2 Letters on St. Paul’s School
Archives for August 2015
Global Briefs for Aug. 31
Bradford Mourns its “Jesus Man”: For more than 50 years Geoffrey Brindley walked the streets of Bradford in the north of England, dressed in a brown robe and sandals, spreading good cheer with a wave and a smile. Most people knew him simply as the “Jesus Man” of Bradford.News of his death from a stroke at 88 on Aug. 24 has met with collective sadness. People paid tribute to a … [Read more...] about Global Briefs for Aug. 31
Long Island Calls Dean
The Diocese of Long Island has announced that the Rev. Michael T. Sniffen will begin serving Nov. 1 as dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York.The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island, and George Tietjen, chairman of the search committee, wrote in a letter to the cathedral community [PDF]:In total, the Search Committee received 30 … [Read more...] about Long Island Calls Dean
Jesus’ Higher Standard
14 Pentecost, August 30Much has been written and preached about Jesus’ attitude to the Jewish law, most of it critical. The Reformation caused a great deal of sound and fury about law and gospel, as if there were no gospel in law and no law in gospel. The Gospel of Mark demonstrates a more nuanced approach.The law, instituted in the Ten Commandments, underwent a continued … [Read more...] about Jesus’ Higher Standard
TSM to help in Arctic
Aidan Smith, Trinity School for Ministry’s interim director, writes for the seminary’s website:In late September 2014, I traveled to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada in my role as Manager of Extension Partnerships to meet with the Education Committee of the Diocese of the Arctic (Anglican Church of Canada). Having recognized our mutual commitment to the call of Christ … [Read more...] about TSM to help in Arctic
ACNA’s Moscow Pilgrimage
Adapted from the Anglican Church in North AmericaAn ACNA delegation met with Patriarch Kirill and Metropolitan Hilarion, Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church, in Moscow on Aug. 25.The ACNA delegation included Archbishop Foley Beach, Bishop Ray Sutton (dean of ecumenical affairs), Bishop Kevin Allen (chairman of the North American Anglican–Orthodox dialogue), … [Read more...] about ACNA’s Moscow Pilgrimage
Diocese of Pa. Seeks Nominees
Nearly three years since the Rt. Rev. Charles Bennison, Jr., retired as Bishop of Pennsylvania, the diocese is ready to receive nominations for its 16th bishop. It will accept nominations through Sept. 30.The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel III has served as the diocese’s bishop provisional since Bennison’s retirement at the end of 2012.Under a tab on Recent History, the diocese says … [Read more...] about Diocese of Pa. Seeks Nominees
Inmates Finish Braille Hymnal
Adapted from Anglican Communion News ServiceThe Church of Ireland has received the first Braille copies of its Thanks & Praise hymnal supplement from the Braille Unit at HMP Maghaberry.Thanks & Praise is a supplement to the Church Hymnal, containing a collection of 227 hymns, songs, and liturgical settings.Sue McAllister, director general of the Northern Ireland Prison … [Read more...] about Inmates Finish Braille Hymnal