As he looks toward the next Lambeth Conference in 2020, the Archbishop of Canterbury says that “the world … needs the good news of Jesus Christ.” The world “needs to see it in our actions, envy it in our love together, and hear it in our confident proclamation of the good news of Jesus.” Archbishop Justin Welby made his comments in a video for the new Lambeth Conference … [Read more...] about ‘Good News of Jesus’ and Lambeth
Archives for November 26, 2018
A New Post-earthquake Church
A new “church from scratch” built after the earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, will be consecrated early next year. The members of All Souls Church began using their new building on the parish’s feast day in early November, and the Bishop-elect Peter Carrell dedicated the church Nov. 3. Carrell will return to the church early in 2019 with Archbishop Philip Richardson, … [Read more...] about A New Post-earthquake Church
Bishop of Oklahoma to Retire
The Rt. Rev. Edward J. Konieczny, Bishop of Oklahoma, announces his intention to retire in January 2021: For the past 12 years, it has been a blessing, honor, and privilege to be your Bishop here in Oklahoma. We have shared an incredible journey being the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement in this part of God’s Kingdom. I now want to share that following a time of prayer, … [Read more...] about Bishop of Oklahoma to Retire
James Billington’s Theotropic Scholarship
George Weigel, writing for National Review, pays tribute to James H. Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, as a scholar and Christian gentleman: In 1984–1985, when I had the privilege of being a Wilson Center Fellow, the nation’s official memorial to its 28th president was housed in the upper floors of the old Smithsonian Castle, right on the national mall. Designed by … [Read more...] about James Billington’s Theotropic Scholarship
12/2: Another Coming
1 Advent, December 2 Jer. 33:14-16 • Ps. 25:1-9 • 1 Thess. 3:9-13 • Luke 21:25-36 The beginning of the Church year is the beginning of ruminations on the end of all things. In a few short phrases the prophet Jeremiah signals urgency and pleads for a hearing: “The days are surely coming, says the Lord,” “In those days and at that time,” and again, “In those days.” He promises … [Read more...] about 12/2: Another Coming