General Convention has added Deaconess Anna Alexander, who began her ministry at Good Shepherd in Pennick, Georgia, to the Episcopal Church’s calendar of saints. “In a time when the races were separated, she brought people of difference races together, because she followed Jesus of Nazareth and his way of love,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said. “And in a time when black … [Read more...] about Deaconess Alexander Joins the Calendar
Archives for July 19, 2018
Bishop Love Reflects on GC79
The Rt. Rev. William H. Love, Bishop of Albany, reflects on the decisions of the 79th General Convention: On a positive note, an amended version of A068 was passed, thus preserving the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for at least the near term. There had been an attempt to change the 1979 BCP at this convention in ways that would have been unacceptable to those who maintain a … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Reflects on GC79