Kripaks/Wikimedia Commons The Cathedral of St. John the Divine will again welcome Christa, the sculpture by Edwina Sandys that depicts Christ as a woman. The cathedral first displayed Christa, which Sandys completed in 1975, during Holy Week of 1984. This year and into March 2017, 21 other contemporary artists will join Sandys for The Christa Project: … [Read more...] about Dusting Off ‘Christa’
Archives for September 22, 2016
Bishops ‘Extremely Concerned’
kconnors/Morguefile Adapted from the Diocese of Texas Texans are not known for being fearful, but for their generous hospitality and big-hearted welcoming. In fact “Texas” means friendship. Texas is great precisely because of the great diversity of backgrounds represented in its people. Therefore, we are extremely concerned that Governor Gregg Abbott has … [Read more...] about Bishops ‘Extremely Concerned’
EMM Decries Texas Decision
kconnors/Morguefile A decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to withdraw from the federal refugee resettlement program prompted a quick response from Episcopal Migration Ministries on Sept. 21. “Through the history of the United States, refugees have enriched our communities as creators, business owners, students, and friends,” the Rev. Canon E. Mark … [Read more...] about EMM Decries Texas Decision
Bishop Responds to Violence
The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, Bishop Pro Tempore of North Carolina, issued a video on Sept. 21 responding to the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Charlotte police on the previous day. Violent protests fell upon the city Sept. 20 and 21. “Once again, a deep kind of violence, darkness and gloom was enshrouding our land, and this time very nearby in our beloved Queen … [Read more...] about Bishop Responds to Violence
New ACNA Bishop in Pittsburgh
Ian Mikrut/Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh The Rt. Rev. James Hobby has been consecrated as successor to the Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan as bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Sept. 10 service at St. Paul Cathedral marked an important transition for the diocese and the Anglican Church in North America. Duncan led the diocese through its departure … [Read more...] about New ACNA Bishop in Pittsburgh