The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, has released this response to Bishop Bill Love of Albany: For more than 40 years, the Episcopal Church has prayed, studied and discerned and, in doing so, we have seen the evidence of God's blessing in the lives of LGBT people. The Episcopal Church's General Convention, our highest temporal authority, first … [Read more...] about Deputies’ President Responds to Albany
Archives for November 12, 2018
PB Curry’s First Statement on Albany
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issued this statement on the afternoon of Nov. 12: I have read the recent statement from Bishop Bill Love of the Diocese of Albany and am aware of the deep hurt on all sides of the issues it addresses. I have been, and will continue to be, in conversation with Bishop Love about this matter. Along with other leaders in The Episcopal Church, I am … [Read more...] about PB Curry’s First Statement on Albany
Polynesia Elects Fijian Bishop
The Rev. Fereimi Cama, vicar of St. Peter’s in Lautoka on the Fijian island of Viti Levu, has been elected Bishop of Polynesia. When he is consecrated and installed, he will also become one of the three archbishops and primates of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia. The election was announced Nov. 11 by the two incumbent primates, Archbishop Don … [Read more...] about Polynesia Elects Fijian Bishop
Georgia Bishop to Retire in 2020
In an irenic and plain-spoken letter, the Rt. Rev. Scott Anson Benhase, Bishop of Georgia, announces his need to retire in 2020: In the last year I’ve had some significant health setbacks. In my rehabilitation I’ve not been able to get back to 100%. My doctors and therapists have recently told me I never will. To be the bishop of a diocese of this size and scope, my experience … [Read more...] about Georgia Bishop to Retire in 2020
Pennsylvania Diocese Incorporates
The Diocese of Pennsylvania has approved articles of incorporation that will streamline how the diocese handles property and requests for financial assistance. In a video distributed before the diocese’s 235th convention, the Rev. Frank Allen explained the reasons behind the resolution that he proposed. Allen began by telling of a priest who had to address three … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Diocese Incorporates
Retirement Community Honors a Hero
The Diocese of Upper South Carolina reports: On October 30, the Still Hopes Retirement Community hosted a ceremony to honor the Reverend Canon George Chassey for his outstanding military service. Father Chassey served in the United States Air Force as crew chief in the 354th fighter group. The 97-year-old helped open the first fighter strip in France and helped liberate a … [Read more...] about Retirement Community Honors a Hero
Title IV Complaint Dismissed
The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, writes to members of the diocese: I am writing as a follow up to my correspondence in early September regarding the Rev. [Canon] Michael Pipkin. Michael’s name was removed as a candidate from the Colorado bishop search process due to concerns that were raised. As he is canonically resident here in … [Read more...] about Title IV Complaint Dismissed
11/18: The End
26 Pentecost, November 18 1 Sam. 1:4-20 or Dan. 12:1-3 • 1 Sam. 2:1-10 or Ps. 16 Heb. 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 • Mark 13:1-8 There is, in passages here and there, a great rattling noise in Scripture, trembling and fear, foreboding predictions of the end of all things and the judgment of the world. Such a time is at hand. There is a time for every purpose under heaven, a … [Read more...] about 11/18: The End