Adapted from ACNS The Anglican Communion’s Mission Theology Project convened a three-day conference of theologians via the web. The conference, which met March 27-30 through St. George’s College in Jerusalem, was led by the Rt. Rev. Graham Kings, mission theologian in the Anglican Communion, and Muthuraj Swamy, associate professor in theology and religion in Pune, … [Read more...] about Plugged-in Theology
Archives for March 2017
Bp. Bruno’s Trial Begins
The Rev. Canon Cindy Evans Voorhees testifies during the trial of Bishop Jon Bruno. Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service By Kirk Petersen Testimony began Tuesday in a rare ecclesiastical trial that pits a bishop of the Episcopal Church against an active and affluent group of worshipers who believe he sold their spiritual home out from under them. The … [Read more...] about Bp. Bruno’s Trial Begins
Bishops’ Climate Protest
Open Minder/Flickr Adapted from Episcopal News Service President Donald Trump on March 28 signed an executive order instructing regulators to rewrite rules aimed at curbing carbon emissions and other environmental regulations at the center of the previous administration’s policies to combat global warming. Thirteen bishops from across the Episcopal … [Read more...] about Bishops’ Climate Protest
‘We Follow Jesus Together’
The Rt. Rev. Gretchen Rehberg, ninth bishop of the Diocese of Spokane, gave an interview March 23 to Spokane Public Radio about her new call and her perspectives on the Episcopal Church. “What we’re called to do is follow Jesus together,” she said. “We will work with anyone who wants to work with us as we follow Jesus together. You don’t even have to believe in Jesus to … [Read more...] about ‘We Follow Jesus Together’
Indoor Skydiving at 94
Sophie Smal writes for the Diocese of Northern California: Each church has a story, but even more so, each person in a congregation has something to share. Naomi “Penny” Howard is one such person. She’s a 30-year-plus member of St. Francis, Fair Oaks, who at age 94 (she’ll be 95 in May), did something most middle-aged adults are afraid of doing. During a Fair Oaks … [Read more...] about Indoor Skydiving at 94
Bishop Pleads for a Dreamer
From the Diocese of Oregon The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley, Bishop of Oregon, asked authorities on March 27 to release Francisco J. Rodriguez Dominguez. Bishop Hanley issued his statement before mass media reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials had freed Domingeuz. I write today as a member of the religious community in Oregon asking that Francisco J. … [Read more...] about Bishop Pleads for a Dreamer
People & Places, March 27
Appointments The Rev. Mark Anderson is chaplain to retired clergy in the Diocese of Florida, 325 N. Market St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The Rev. Arlette Benoit is campus minister at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, based at Absalom Jones Episcopal Center and Chapel, 807 Fair St., S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314. The Rev. Justin Briggle is … [Read more...] about People & Places, March 27
‘A Primal Element of Life’
Melanie DeMore sings as the conference concludes: “We got to put one foot in front of the other and lead with love.” Trinity Wall Street/Facebook By Kirk Petersen and John Kingsley Martin Potable water is necessary for life, and the Trinity Institute’s “Water Justice: A Global Theological Conference” explored disturbing statistics about limited access … [Read more...] about ‘A Primal Element of Life’