The Rt. Rev. James B. Magness has agreed to serve as Bishop Pro Tempore of Southern Virginia, and the Diocesan Council will vote on his appointment when it meets on Feb. 8-9. “Bishop Jay is well known to most of us, having served in an administrative capacity in our diocese before his election as Suffragan Bishop of the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries,” said an … [Read more...] about S. Va. Calls Bishop Pro Tempore
Archives for December 11, 2018
Pittsburgh Settlement Now in Effect
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh announces that an agreement with nine congregations of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh has received the required the legal approval: The agreement affirms the congregations’ ownership and continued use of church properties to which they hold legal title, while also preserving the historic trust interest held by the Episcopal Diocese in … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Settlement Now in Effect
Tom Bair Delivers the Spoken Word
By Kirk Petersen Many churchgoers, if they are honest, will admit that their minds sometimes wander during the Scripture readings on Sunday morning. The typical Episcopal service includes four readings from the Bible, each about a dozen verses. Sitting through the recitation of an entire Gospel might seem an even greater challenge. But if the Gospel is Mark and the … [Read more...] about Tom Bair Delivers the Spoken Word
Here Comes St. Nicholas
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald When children write to Santa, they address letters to the North Pole. But when time comes to teach them about the real St. Nicholas, who loved children and gave gifts in secret, queries from across the globe lead to an elf-free workshop at the home of Carol Myers in Holland, Mich. There Myers, age 75 and a member of Grace Episcopal Church, runs the … [Read more...] about Here Comes St. Nicholas
Christmas Favorites
Review by Susanna Quaile Cover A brisk walk through a bookstore this time of year is a feast for the eyes. Gorgeous photography and abundant glitter sparkle on the season’s latest Christmas books, meant to dazzle the child who unwraps them under the tree. I love Christmas magic as much as anyone, but some of our family’s favorites have been found in humble and unexpected … [Read more...] about Christmas Favorites