Lori Aratani reports for The Washington Post: Leaders of a historic Episcopal church in Alexandria have decided to remove a pair of plaques from its sanctuary that memorialize two of their most prominent parishioners: George Washington and Robert E. Lee. In a letter sent Thursday to members of the Christ Church congregation, church leaders explained that the decision came … [Read more...] about Church Moves Two Plaques
Archives for October 2017
Church Joins Bakery Case
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has joined the leaders of other major religious groups in signing an amicus brief in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission in the Supreme Court Case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The case focuses on a baker who declined to make a cake for a reception after a same-sex wedding, an action that Colorado courts … [Read more...] about Church Joins Bakery Case
Educator Takes Global Post
The Rev. Stephen Spencer, vice principal of St. Hild College in West Yorkshire, is the new director for theological education in the Anglican Communion. Spencer will strengthen links between theological colleges and courses in the Global North and the Global South. “There are resources and inspiration which can be shared in both directions, for the benefit of all,” Spencer … [Read more...] about Educator Takes Global Post
Hilton Foundation Helps Africa
Episcopal Relief & Development has received a $1.4 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand its integrated Early Childhood Development program (ECD) in Zambia and to extend the program into Kenya. The four-year grant will enable the organization and its local partners, Zambia Anglican Council Outreach Programmes (ZACOP) and Anglican Church of Kenya … [Read more...] about Hilton Foundation Helps Africa
Painful Divisions
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written of the pain caused by the broken communion between Christians since the Protestant Reformation. As churches mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Archbishop Justin Welby said that “we have learned once again to love one another — and to seek to bless and love the world in which we live.” Archbishop Justin made his comments … [Read more...] about Painful Divisions
11/5: The Departed
All Saints, Nov. 5 Rev. 7:9-17 • Ps. 34:1-10, 22 • 1 John 3:1-3 • Matt. 5:1-12 There are saints, known and unknown, who by the example of their lives show us how to live and how to hope for the joys of the age to come. Though virtuous and godly, they were not perfect, and their imperfections often promoted their superstar status. Great saints are the great heroes of … [Read more...] about 11/5: The Departed
From Captivity to Freedom
Words & Photos by Asher Imtiaz. Poetry by Mari Reitsma Chevako. As a photojournalist and a Pakistani living in the United States, I was searching for an experience in the heart of the country that was authentically American and different from my experiences in previous travels. I chose a trip to Nebraska for the Independence Day weekend. What I found was something I … [Read more...] about From Captivity to Freedom
People & Places 10/27
Appointments The Rev. Roy Allison is rector of St. James’, Ormond Beach, FL. The Rev. Ricardo Avila is rector of St. Luke’s, Los Gatos, CA. The Rev. Brenton H. Carey is interim rector of St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, KS. The Rev. Dennis Coleman is deacon at St. John’s, Norristown, PA. The Very Rev. James Croom is interim rector of St. Alban’s, Davidson, … [Read more...] about People & Places 10/27