Adapted from the Office of Public Affairs“Be not afraid!”Often in the gospels, fear grips the people of God, and time and again, either the angels, or Our Lord himself, respond with the same words of comfort: “Be not afraid.”In times like this fear is real. And I share that fear with you. Our instinct tells us to be afraid. The fight-or-flight mentality takes hold. At the … [Read more...] about Bishop Curry on Refugees
Archives for November 18, 2015
Council Debates its Duties
By G. Jeffrey MacDonaldOrientation for new members of the Episcopal Church’s governing board proceeded smoothly Tuesday until members heard that Executive Council has not been keeping up with some key responsibilities.The news came via Sally Johnson, chancellor to House of Deputies President Gay Jennings. In a plenary session of Executive Council, she read aloud what canons say … [Read more...] about Council Debates its Duties