The Very Rev. Andrew Asbil, rector of St. James Cathedral and dean of Toronto, has been elected coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Toronto. He will become the 12th Bishop of Toronto when Archbishop Colin Johnson, who currently holds the position, retires at the end of the year. “I am overwhelmed,” he said to about 600 Synod members after his election at the cathedral today. … [Read more...] about Toronto Elects Dean as Bishop Coadjutor
Archives for June 11, 2018
High Court Denies Certiorari
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition for writ of certiorari by the Diocese of South Carolina led by the Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence. Both the Episcopal Church in South Carolina and the Diocese of South Carolina have posted responses to this step. From the Diocese of South Carolina: The Rev. Canon Jim Lewis observed, “We are disappointed the Court chose not to resolve … [Read more...] about High Court Denies Certiorari
South Americans Confront Climate Change
Members of the Anglican Church of South America met on May 25-27 to discuss “rapidly mounting issues of global climate change and environmental destruction.” The Most Rev. Gregory Venables, Bishop of Argentina and Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America, convened the meeting with the support of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN). “The … [Read more...] about South Americans Confront Climate Change
6/17: Great and Small
4 Pentecost, June 17 1 Sam. 15:34-16:13 or Ezek. 17:22-24 Ps. 20 or Ps. 92:1-4, 11-14 2 Cor. 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17 • Mark 4:26-34 “Let us now sing the praises of famous men, our ancestors in their generations” (Sir. 44). There were in former times women and men of great glory and majesty, who ruled with valor, gave great counsel, spoke in prophetic circles, preserved the … [Read more...] about 6/17: Great and Small