By Mark Michael A symposium at Virginia Theological Seminary, “The Once and Future Hymnal,” celebrated the 1982 Hymnal and discussed possible directions for its revision. The event, sponsored by the seminary’s Center for Liturgy and Music on Oct. 23-24, gathered dozens of scholars, musicians, and clergy from around the country. Speakers sang the praises of the current hymnal … [Read more...] about Keep 1982 Hymnals Handy
Archives for November 27, 2017
W. Kansas Seeks 6th Bishop
The Diocese of Western Kansas is accepting names until Dec. 15 in its search for the diocese’s sixth bishop. The Rt. Rev. Michael Milliken has served as fifth Bishop of Western Kansas since 2011, and has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2018. The diocesan profile says: We are not a large diocese, at least not in numbers. But we are dedicated and hard-working … [Read more...] about W. Kansas Seeks 6th Bishop
Bishop Condemns Mosque Bombing
The Rt. Rev. Mouneer Anis, Bishop of Egypt, has issued this statement in response to a terrorist attack on the al-Rawda mosque in the Egyptian town of Bir al-Abed: It was reported that a group of terrorists bombed the mosque, and opened fire on the people during the Friday prayers at 1:30 pm. It is said that most of the people killed are Sufis. It is known that militant Salafi … [Read more...] about Bishop Condemns Mosque Bombing
As You Wait
1 Advent, December 3 Isa. 64:1-9 • Ps. 80:1-7, 16-18 • 1 Cor. 1:3-9 • Mark 13:24-37 “And when [Jesus] came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, ‘Thou are my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased’” (Mark 1:10-11). Because the Son was in the beginning with God, and because … [Read more...] about As You Wait