The Episcopal Church was well-represented at March for Our Lives events in Washington, D.C., and across the country on March 24. Ten Episcopal bishops participated in an ecumenical prayer vigil attended by 2,000 people at Washington National Cathedral on the evening before the D.C. march. It was less of a march than a rally, with more than three hours of presentations from a … [Read more...] about ‘Something Different this Time’
Archives for March 28, 2018
Diocesan House in Savannah
The Diocese of Georgia announces its plan to move into historic Savannah: The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia has purchased an 1882 home on E. 34th Street with proceeds from the sale of its property at 611 E. Bay Street and monies from the Connerat Fund, which was created for use at the bishop’s discretion. The staff will be moving its offices in late April. The new property, … [Read more...] about Diocesan House in Savannah
Rwanda Dedicates New Cathedral
Anglicans in Rwanda rejoiced at the unveiling of a new cathedral to serve the Diocese of Gasabo northeast of Kigali. The new building will be known as Holy Trinity Cathedral. It will be the seat of the Rt. Rev. Laurent Mbanda, archbishop-elect, who takes office on June 10. Gasabo is located near key government offices and up to now the area has not had an Anglican church … [Read more...] about Rwanda Dedicates New Cathedral
Westminster Honors for Hawking
Westminster Abbey is the resting place for kings, queens, prime ministers, writers, artists, and scientists. It will be the final resting place for the ashes of Stephen Hawking. They will be interred next to Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727). He will be the first scientist to be so honored for almost 80 years. Professor Hawking died on March 14 at the age of 76. He became an … [Read more...] about Westminster Honors for Hawking