3 Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41 • Ps. 116:1-3, 10-17 1 Pet. 1:17-23 • Luke 24:13-35 Walking over the face of the deep, walking out from death’s tomb, stepping onto the footpath to Emmaus, Jesus seems to slip by; he moves on (Mark 6:48; Luke 24:28). He is ghostlike, strange, and hidden. And yet he is the Word made flesh whose blood and body are the sacred substance of a new … [Read more...] about Stay with Us
Archives for April 2017
Slate of 5 in East Tennessee
The Diocese of East Tennessee has announced a slate of four men and one woman for the diocese’s election of a fifth bishop: The Rev. Brian Cole, rector of Good Shepherd, Lexington, Kentucky The Rev. Hendree Harrison, rector of St. Paul’s, Athens, Tennessee The Rev. Canon Frank Logue, canon to the ordinary, Diocese of Georgia The Rev. Canon Lance Ousley, canon for … [Read more...] about Slate of 5 in East Tennessee
Black Ministries Survey
Adapted from the Office of Public Affairs A search committee for the Episcopal Church’s missioner for black ministries has created a survey to seek church members’ guidance. The search committee asks black Episcopalians, clergy serving congregations that are historically or predominantly black, and others with experience and passion for ministry by and with black people … [Read more...] about Black Ministries Survey
Alpha at National Cathedral
Lu Stanton León writes for the Diocese of Washington: This spring the Diocese of Washington and Washington National Cathedral sponsored a pilot Alpha course, a small-group program that allows both church-goers and seekers to meet, share a meal, and explore those key spiritual questions that may be weighing on their hearts: Who is Jesus? Why did he die for us? How do I … [Read more...] about Alpha at National Cathedral
Sudanese Church Plans School
By John Martin Despite civil war and 500 percent inflation, the Episcopal Church of South Sudan is pressing ahead with plans to found an Anglican university for the nation. The plan is to open the multi-campus university in the next two years. An important part of the vision for the new institution is being a catalyst for national unity, and it will be open to all … [Read more...] about Sudanese Church Plans School
Appointment for Llandaff
Adapted from Anna Morrell’s report for the Church in Wales The Very Rev. June Osborne, Dean of Salisbury for 13 years, has been chosen as the 72nd Bishop of Llandaff, a diocese that serves most of Cardiff, the South Wales Valleys, and the Vale of Glamorgan. Bishops of the Church in Wales Bishops became responsible for appointing the Bishop of Llandaff when no candidate … [Read more...] about Appointment for Llandaff
Bruno Case: Closing Briefs
Closing briefs in the Title IV case against the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of Los Angeles, have become available through Episcopal News Service and Save St. James the Great. Prosecution Post Trial Brief Bruno Case by TheLivingChurchdocs on Scribd Prosecution-proposed Facts of Bruno Case by TheLivingChurchdocs on Scribd Respondent Closing Brief by TheLivingChurchdocs … [Read more...] about Bruno Case: Closing Briefs
Bishops Defend Refugees (updated)
Updated on April 26: The original posting of this news noted 14 bishops’ names. TLC has since learned that a draft version of the amici curiae brief did not include the names of the Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III, Bishop Provisional of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, and the Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner, Bishop of Northern California. Another brief, … [Read more...] about Bishops Defend Refugees (updated)