Members of Episcopal Church Women used 100 boots as Texas-style table decorations at its 49th Triennial Meeting in Austin and as donations afterward. The Rev. Cathy Boyd, formerly of Austin, and Pam Link of Texas helped secure the boots, at the suggestion of the Rev. Cathy Boyd, the triennial’s chaplain. “They served one purpose — thematic decorating — beautifully,” … [Read more...] about #GC79 Highlight: New Life for Old Boots
Archives for July 2018
Hospital Plans in Hong Kong
At just 40,000 adherents, the Anglican Province of Hong Kong punches above its weight as a contributor to well-being of residents in the territory. It runs 133 Anglican schools and is the third-largest provider of social welfare services in Hong Kong. Its latest initiative is a plan to build a 25-story private hospital on part of the site occupied by Bishop’s House. Critics of … [Read more...] about Hospital Plans in Hong Kong
Help for World Mission
The Rev. Titus Presler, a veteran of world mission, writes about General Convention reviving the Standing Commission on World Mission, but without any funding: [T]he resolution was adopted by both the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, so Resolution A208 is an official action of convention. But: the $90,000 requested to fund the commission — travel and meeting … [Read more...] about Help for World Mission
More from Oxford on Lord Carey
The Rt. Rev. Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, provides further background on his decision to grant Permission to Officiate at the request of Lord Carey: We recognise that there will be renewed questions concerning Lord Carey’s Permission to Officiate following the IICSA hearings this week and I am sorry that my response to Lord Carey’s request for PTO in February this year … [Read more...] about More from Oxford on Lord Carey
8/5: A Parable of Truth
11 Pentecost, August 5 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a or Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15 Ps. 51:1-13 or Ps. 78:23-29 Eph. 4:1-16 • John 6:24-35 Speaking truth to power in terms explicit and direct is not only dangerous but also frequently pointless. Using the words adultery, deceit, and murder will do nothing to pierce the conscience of the king if he has already fortified himself against moral … [Read more...] about 8/5: A Parable of Truth
7/27 People & Places
Appointments Paul K. Alexander is missioner for development and financial stewardship for the Episcopal Church in Colorado. The Rev. Alexander Andujar is rector of St. Vincent, St. Petersburg, FL. The Rev. Martin Bagay is interim rector of the Churches of St. George’s Parish (St. George’s, Pungoteague, and St. James’, Accomac, VA). The Rev. K. Drew Baker, a … [Read more...] about 7/27 People & Places
Brothers Meet in Austin
By Jim Goodson While General Convention and Episcopal Church Women met at the Austin Convention Center, 92 members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew gathered about 10 miles north for their triennial meeting. The brothers met July 5-7 at the Embassy Suites Arboretum. Brotherhood President Jeffrey Butcher has crisscrossed the nation in the last six years, meeting with … [Read more...] about Brothers Meet in Austin
Toronto Churches Offer Healing Prayers
Adapted from Joelle Kidd’s report for Anglican Journal, via ACNS Two Anglican churches in Toronto are offering space for prayer after an evening shooting on July 22 left two dead and 13 others injured. The gunman, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in a nearby alley after an exchange of gunfire with police, according to The Globe and Mail. It is unclear if … [Read more...] about Toronto Churches Offer Healing Prayers