Bishop George Wayne Smith of the Diocese of Missouri will visit and assist at three Dallas-area parishes that wish to celebrate weddings for same-sex couples: General Convention passed Resolution B012 on July 13, 2018, to give all Episcopalians the ability to be married by their priests in their home churches. One part of Resolution B012 resolves that if a bishop “holds a … [Read more...] about B012 Bishop for Dallas: George Wayne Smith
Archives for November 14, 2018
L.A. Bishop Rethinks Corp Sole
In the All Saints issue of The Episcopal News of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Bishop John H. Taylor discusses multiple problems with Corporation Sole, which the diocese has relied on since its founding in 1901. “Reforming Corp Sole for the glory of God” appears under the standing head of From the Bishop. Taylor writes of the financial tool: “First, it puts enormous … [Read more...] about L.A. Bishop Rethinks Corp Sole
Solitary Stand on Same-sex Marriage (updated)
News analysis by Kirk Petersen A decision by Albany Bishop William H. Love to reject a compromise on same-sex marriage reached at the 79th General Convention has placed Love and the diocese under a spotlight that might soon become a microscope. Afternoon update, 11/14: Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano of Long Island, who was instrumental in negotiating the compromise at … [Read more...] about Solitary Stand on Same-sex Marriage (updated)
Cross of Nails Welcomes Mothers’ Union
In the chapel of Mary Sumner House in London — international headquarters of Mothers’ Union — the 143-year-old Anglican mission agency became a partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails on Nov. 12. The Rev. Canon Sarah Hills, who oversees Coventry’s reconciliation ministry, presented a replica Cross of Nails to Lynne Tembey, president of Mothers’ Union Worldwide. “It … [Read more...] about Cross of Nails Welcomes Mothers’ Union