Bishop Dorsey McConnell writes to members of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to announce a peaceful resolution of long-standing property disputes between the diocese and nine parishes of the Anglican Church in North America: Nearly ten years ago, the Diocese of Pittsburgh was split, with many of its members separating themselves from us. Among other consequences, there were thorny … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Keeps it Amicable
Archives for February 28, 2018
Award-winning Grace
Amy Cook reports for the Diocese of California about a national honor given to Katie Evanbeck, executive director of St. Dorothy’s Rest. Evanbeck welcomed disaster-relief workers to the camp and retreat center during widespread fires in Sonoma County: Carl Higbie, Chief of External Affairs Director for the Corporation for National and Community Service (NCCC), [recognized] … [Read more...] about Award-winning Grace
A Shocking History
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald One of the darkest chapters in American history remains largely unknown as records from federally funded, church-run boarding schools for Native Americans collect dust in obscure vaults at local historical societies and universities. But now a new push aims to bring national attention to what happened when more than 250,000 children were removed, … [Read more...] about A Shocking History
Wiring Spires as Hotspots
An agreement between the U.K. government and the church will see remote parish church buildings pressed to serve as sites for Wi-Fi transmitters, mobile masts, and satellite relay stations. Nearly two-thirds of the Church of England’s buildings (65%) are to be found in rural areas, and often their spires are the highest local landmark. Many rural parishes struggle to … [Read more...] about Wiring Spires as Hotspots