A Methodist church in Silverton, New South WalesAmanda Slater/Flickr By Robyn Douglass Since the Nativity, Christians have had a soft spot for a census. This week, on paper and online, Australia will take a national selfie of 24 million people, their occupations, their families, and their religions. An Australian census is unique, said Gary Bouma, … [Read more...] about Australia’s Census Lessons
Archives for August 9, 2016
‘We Can Transform it Again’
Adapted from Gavin Drake, ACNS The Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, has urged Anglican leaders in Africa not to “fall in line” with “socially progressive” views and programs that “suggest that the Bible is wrong.” Speaking to members of the Council of African Provinces of Africa (CAPA) during their meeting in Rwanda, Idowu-Fearon … [Read more...] about ‘We Can Transform it Again’
EDS Chairs Issue an Update
The Rev. Gary Hall, chair of Episcopal Divinity School’s board of trustees, and Canon Bonnie Anderson, vice chair, write to members of the EDS community: In late July, the EDS board of trustees voted to end degree programs in June 2017 in order to conserve the seminary’s resources for its future mission. We’re writing today, as we hope to write periodically in the coming … [Read more...] about EDS Chairs Issue an Update
Canterbury Auctions Stone
By John Martin It’s a fairly common fundraising ploy to invite people to buy bricks for use in new church buildings or halls. Now Canterbury Cathedral has added a fresh twist to the idea. Stone removed during restoration of a gothic window dating from the 15th century will go under an auctioneer’s hammer Sept. 24. More than 140 pieces are on offer. Larger pieces have … [Read more...] about Canterbury Auctions Stone