Michael Gove writes in The Spectator about Archbishop Justin Welby:Listening to the archbishop, you get the sense that he is never calculating who might be offended, or attracted, by his words. He is following what he believes to be the path that Jesus has called him to take.But if that makes the archbishop seem austere and otherworldly, then I do him a disservice. He has an … [Read more...] about The Archbishop and ‘West Wing’
Archives for December 16, 2015
Weddings and Hospitality
The Rt. Rev. George D. Young III, bishop of East Tennessee, explains his decision to no longer require parish membership of at least one person in a couple seeking a wedding:Many parishes are very limited in who is allowed to have weddings there. This likely rises out of practical concerns, as it does require time and effort on the part of many people. But there is a larger … [Read more...] about Weddings and Hospitality
Small Is Beautiful
The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona, writes in praise of small congregations:This past weekend, I had the privilege of ordaining a new priest, Sandy Chilese, and installing her as the Vicar of what is probably the smallest and most remote of all the congregations in the Diocese — Sts. Philip and James in Morenci.For those of you not that familiar with Arizona … [Read more...] about Small Is Beautiful