The Dec. 23 edition of The Living Church is available online to registered subscribers. In this edition, associate editor Zachary Guiliano reports on the Church of England’s energetic effort to attract more visitors at Christmas, and John Martin, associate editor for international news, reflects on the church’s place in national culture. Guiliano writes: The church has … [Read more...] about New: Dec. 23 TLC Online
Archives for December 7, 2018
Bishop-elect Will Return to Zimbabwe
The Very Rev. Farai Mutamiri, who stepped down as dean of St. Mary and All Angels Cathedral to work in Canada, has been elected the Diocese of Harare’s next bishop. Mutamiri served as dean from 2008 until August, when he moved to Canada. He was elected to succeed the Rt. Rev. Chad Gandiya, who retires on New Year’s Eve. Mutamiri will be consecrated and enthroned on Jan. 6, … [Read more...] about Bishop-elect Will Return to Zimbabwe
Bp. Goff Affirmed for Longer Term
The Reverend T. Grant Ambrose, president of the Diocese of Virginia’s Standing Committee, announces a decision to cancel the search for a bishop provisional: After numerous conversations with leaders in our Diocese and the Presiding Bishop’s Office, and with prayerful consideration of what is in the best interests of our Diocese at this time, the Standing Committee unanimously … [Read more...] about Bp. Goff Affirmed for Longer Term
Bp. Knudsen to Assist in Washington
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Diocese of Washington announces the calling of the Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen as assisting bishop: I am thrilled to announce that Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen will join the Diocese of Washington as Assisting Bishop, effective February 20, 2019. Bishop Knudsen served as Bishop of Maine for a decade (1997-2008) and has since served a missionary in … [Read more...] about Bp. Knudsen to Assist in Washington
New Convener Bishops
Bishops United Against Gun Violence has chosen Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez of Pennsylvania and Bishop Steven Miller of Milwaukee as new co-conveners. They join Bishop Ian Douglas of Connecticut, who has served as co-convener since the group’s founding in 2013. Gutiérrez and Miller succeed co-conveners Mark Beckwith, who retired as Bishop of Newark earlier this year, and … [Read more...] about New Convener Bishops