The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Assisting Bishop of San Diego, renews her call to support pensions for clergy in the Diocese of Cuba: Clergy in Cuba have no access to state pensions or any equivalent of social security, for their service to the church is not recognized as employment, which is a function of the Cuban government. Their retirement requires enormous … [Read more...] about Offer a Mite
Archives for August 8, 2018
PB Praises Bishop Johnston
Addressing members of the Diocese of Virginia, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has written a rare letter that offers reassuring words about a bishop’s early resignation from office: Over the course of the past few months, I have walked with Bishop Shannon [Johnston] and his spouse, Ellen, as they have been in a time of real spiritual discernment about their future and that of … [Read more...] about PB Praises Bishop Johnston
Restoring a Remote Australian Church
It has been six years since a hymn rang out in Australia’s most remote parish church. All Saints Church, located on the far-eastern edge Torres Strait Island of Erub, has been crumbling away, but contractors are restoring the building to its former glory. Walter Lui, the church warden of All Saints and grandson of its first priest, recalled the beauty of traditional island … [Read more...] about Restoring a Remote Australian Church
Appeal amid ‘Sudden, Severe Drought’
Amid a crippling drought in New South Wales, Australia, the Archbishop of Sydney’s relief agency has launched an appeal to help affected communities. Archbishop Glenn Davies wants to provide resources through Anglican Aid for relief work in the north and west of the state in what is said to be the worst drought in the region since 1900. Estimates say 99 percent of the state … [Read more...] about Appeal amid ‘Sudden, Severe Drought’