Under the United Kingdom’s Gender Recognition Act 2004, people who undertake gender reassignment receive a new birth certificate and their legal documents change in line with their new status. Now the Church of England’s House of Bishops has been asked to look into a liturgical rite in the same spirit. Procedures required that the Diocese of Blackburn motion moved by the … [Read more...] about ‘You Changed the Name of Jacob’
Archives for July 10, 2017
Obstacles to Full Communion
The May release of a joint Episcopal-United Methodist proposal aims to clear the way, after nearly a century of exploratory talks, for full communion among more than 14 million Christians and sharing of clergy across the two denominations as soon as 2021. But observers say a cloud hangs over prospects for such a sweeping victory for Christian unity. The United Methodist … [Read more...] about Obstacles to Full Communion
RIP: David Bleakley
Northern Ireland has said farewell to David Bleakley, a former parliamentary minister and leading Anglican layman. He was 92. David Bleakley was a longstanding campaigner against extremism. His status as a community leader and respected Anglican lay preacher gave him an aura of moral authority, and he was involved in negotiations leading to the 1998 Good Friday … [Read more...] about RIP: David Bleakley
7/16: The Living Word
6 Pentecost, July 16 Gen. 25:19-34 or Isa. 55:10-13 Ps. 119:105-112 or Ps. 65:(1-8), 9-14 Rom. 8:1-11 • Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23 The Word of God is living and true, working moment by moment to accomplish a provident will perceived only by those with eyes to see and hears to hear. Even if not known, the Word goes forth, telling its tale day by day and night by night. The Word … [Read more...] about 7/16: The Living Word