South Sudanese expatriates living in the United States have met to discuss “obstacles and the foundations for reconciliation and peace-building” in South Sudan. The annual conference of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of the Sudans met in Denver on May 4-6 under the theme “Strengthening the Peacemakers: South Sudan and Diaspora.” “We realized our need for a … [Read more...] about Expatriate Sudanese: Unite for Peace
Archives for May 9, 2018
Mitties DeChamplain (1948-2018)
Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York, conveys news of the Rev. Mitties McDonald DeChamplain’s death: With profound sorrow, I write of the passing into God’s greater glory of the Rev. Dr. Mitties McDonald DeChamplain, who for many years served as a beloved professor of homiletics at The General Theological Seminary. Mitties died … [Read more...] about Mitties DeChamplain (1948-2018)
N.Z. Church Affirms Same-sex Blessings
The General Synod of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia has voted in favor of blessing same-sex couples. The vote occurred at 11:20 a.m. May 9. The acceptance is subject to the report of a select committee before the synod adjourns later in the day. The synod debated theological principles late in the afternoon on May 8. In the evening, synod … [Read more...] about N.Z. Church Affirms Same-sex Blessings