Adapted from the Rev. Canon Mark Harris’s weblog, Preludium The Episcopal Church of Haiti held its convention on Jan. 29-30 in Leogane, a strong center of church life in Haiti. Archdeacon J. Fritz Bazin, an honorary canon of the diocese and archdeacon in the Diocese of Southeast Florida, has written a commentary on that synod meeting, as has the Rev. Fritz Desire, priest of … [Read more...] about Haitians Meet in Convention
Archives for February 8, 2019
New: Feb. 24 TLC Online
The Feb. 24 edition of The Living Church is available online to registered subscribers. In this edition, Zachary Guiliano interviews theologian Jane Williams, whose latest book considers the radical humility of God, revealed in Jesus Christ, and its meaning for daily life: The distinctiveness of the Christian vision of God, so wrapped up in the person of Jesus and in … [Read more...] about New: Feb. 24 TLC Online
A New Day in Christchurch
The Rev. Peter Carrell, bishop-elect of Christchurch, New Zealand, will be consecrated and installed Feb. 9 as work on the diocese’s earthquake-damaged cathedral proceeds. His consecration begins at 11 a.m. (NZDT) at Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium. His installation will follow at 3 p.m. on Cathedral Square. The cathedral was all but destroyed by an earthquake in … [Read more...] about A New Day in Christchurch
‘An Evangelist to the Last’
Several prominent Anglicans have praised the Rev. Canon Michael Green, former senior evangelism adviser to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, who died Feb. 8 at age 88. “His passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by [his wife] Rosemary and his immediate family,” said Greg Downes, director of ministerial training at Wycliffe Hall, in a statement. “I’ve just spoken to … [Read more...] about ‘An Evangelist to the Last’
Communications Director to Move On
Adrian Butcher, the Anglican Communion’s director for communications, plans to step down after three years in the role. Butcher, who worked for BBC News for 25 years before joining the Anglican Communion Office, took up the post just before the 16th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council. He will leave in May after that body’s 17th meeting. “It’s been an interesting … [Read more...] about Communications Director to Move On
Shared Space in West Missouri
The Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Diocese of West Missouri now share office space at 420 West 14th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Bishop Roger R. Gustafson of the synod and Bishop Martin S. Field of the diocese began discussing the idea in mid-2018 after recognizing potential for shared mission opportunities, including closer … [Read more...] about Shared Space in West Missouri