Leaders and friends of Communion Partners write: We continue to be concerned about Prayer Book revision in the Episcopal Church, including the possibility of change in the doctrine of marriage in our Prayer Book formularies. We pray for reconciliation within the Anglican Communion. We note the intentional statement of the bishops of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and … [Read more...] about ‘We Pray for Reconciliation’
Archives for March 2016
Happy Egg Days to You
The Archbishop of York has encouraged British citizens to join him in buying the Real Easter Egg. By John Martin Chocolate eggs are highly popular in the Easter season, but growing numbers are sold in British stores without any reference to the holiday. While Easter is the most important festival of the year for the world’s 2 billion Christians, it seems to … [Read more...] about Happy Egg Days to You
Science and Faith
Adapted from a Forward Movement announcement Ordained scientists in the Episcopal Church offer insight into the compatibility of science and faith in a new video curriculum offered by Forward Movement, now available for free download. In the Beginning explores the Bible’s basic doctrine of Creation, the modern scientific worldview, perspectives on the Big Bang and … [Read more...] about Science and Faith
Jesus Walked with Them
From the Archbishop of Canterbury’s website: Archbishop Justin Welby’s Easter letter to partners and heads of other churches around the world. This Eastertide I greet you once again in the name of the Risen Christ, our Lord and Saviour! We live in times in which the ultimate hope of our faith seems particularly difficult to communicate, and we look to find reassurance … [Read more...] about Jesus Walked with Them
Fire and Resurrection
By Robyn Douglass Easter’s festival of rebirth and renewal makes sense when you are welcoming spring. The days are lengthening, the trees are budding with new life, nature seems to echo Christ’s resurrection. It does not happen like that in the Southern Hemisphere. Easter comes at the end of Australia’s long, hot summer and revival comes in the form of a cool breeze, or … [Read more...] about Fire and Resurrection
Donyelle McCray Joins Yale
The Rev. Melody D. Knowles, acting dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary while Ian Markham is on sabbatical, writes: In academic institutions spring is often bittersweet — we say goodbye to graduating students even as we joyfully send out acceptance letters and prepare to welcome a new class. This spring, we will also be saying godspeed to Dr. Donyelle … [Read more...] about Donyelle McCray Joins Yale
Group Ready for Church Plants
Top (from left): The Rev. Tom Brackett • The Rev. Michael Michie • The Rev. Canon Janet Waggoner • The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers • The Rev. Zack Nyein • Bishop George Sumner, Jr. • The Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers Bottom (from left): The Rev. Canon Frank Logue • The Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer • The Rev. Jane Gerdsen • Erendira Jimenez-Pike • The Rev. Canon … [Read more...] about Group Ready for Church Plants
Presiding Bishop: Time to Pray
Map from the Presiding Call to Prayer webpage Adapted from the Office of Public Affairs Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has called for a season of prayer for regions of the Anglican Communion that are experiencing violence and civil strife. “In this season of Resurrection, I call on everyone to pray for our brothers and sisters in areas where there is much … [Read more...] about Presiding Bishop: Time to Pray