Regular churchgoers are less likely to be hostile to immigration than people who call themselves Christians but do not attend church very often. This is a finding from new research conducted by the University of Bristol on behalf of the BBC. Siobhan McAndrew, a sociologist at the University of Bristol, is uncertain why regular churchgoers are more open and tolerant toward … [Read more...] about Worship Shapes Welcome
Archives for February 5, 2018
Draft Budget Online
The draft budget for the Episcopal Church in the 2019-21 triennium is available for online review. Executive Council approved the draft budget at its January meeting. The draft budget is now submitted to the General Convention through the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance, which will meet Feb. 5-7 to consider the draft budget. That committee will … [Read more...] about Draft Budget Online
2/11: Ascending Flame and Descending Love
Last Epiphany, February 11 2 Kgs. 2:1-12 • Ps. 50:1-6 • 2 Cor. 4:3-6 • Mark 9:2-9 Elisha, though a prophet by election, is formed under the direction of a human master, Elijah. Election may be hidden in the mystery of an eternal now, but its working in time takes time, requires the slow process of learning, tasks repeated under the eye of a teacher, and the deep stirring of … [Read more...] about 2/11: Ascending Flame and Descending Love