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 31, 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