The Oxford Handbook of Ecclesiology Edited by Paul Avis Oxford University Press. Pp. 672. $125 Review by Richard J. Mammana Ecclesiology is the study of “the Church’s manifold self-understanding in relation to a number of areas: the origins, structures, authority, doctrine, ministry, sacraments, unity, diversity, and mission of the Church, including its relation to … [Read more...] about The Thorough Authority of Paul Avis
Archives for March 2019
Incarnational Stations
By Dennis Raverty The Stations of the Cross at the Anglo-Catholic Church of St. John’s in the Village in New York City were written for that church by Greek Orthodox icon painter Christopher Kosmas in the late 1970s and were installed in 1982. The artist modified the traditional stations by combining them with Eastern iconography in a hybrid, amounting to a Greek Orthodox … [Read more...] about Incarnational Stations
Theology Slam Winner Commends ‘Solastalgia’
By Zachary Guiliano “Climate change will create unavoidable homesickness,” Hannah Malcolm said in the first Theology Slam. “This is the world in which the image bearers of God reside. … This is the world where God himself died. … This is the world whose renewal we seek.” St. John’s Hoxton, an evangelical church near London’s Silicon Roundabout, hosted the event, “a search … [Read more...] about Theology Slam Winner Commends ‘Solastalgia’
How Should Churches Protect their People?
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald For the past two months, worshipers at St. Columba’s Church in Washington, D.C., have been met by a new kind of greeter: an armed, off-duty police officer in a marked police vehicle. He is there to deter violence and respond if a gunman should ever open fire. Call it a sign of the times. St. Columba’s took the step as calls for security grew louder … [Read more...] about How Should Churches Protect their People?
5 Nominees for Canadian Primate
The Anglican Church of Canada’s House of Bishops has nominated five bishops to stand for election in July as the next primate: The Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander of Edmonton; The Most Rev. Ron Cutler of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada); The Most Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson of Calgary (metropolitan of the … [Read more...] about 5 Nominees for Canadian Primate
No Embedded Statute of Limitations
The House of Bishops has renewed its commitment to a robust pastoral response to “allegations of sexual misconduct, regardless of how long ago such alleged misconduct occurred.” The bishops’ resolution, approved during their retreat at Kanuga Conference Center March 12-15, follows an open letter by the Diocese of San Diego’s Task Force for Compassionate Care for Victims of … [Read more...] about No Embedded Statute of Limitations
Publish Glad Tidings
In its two-century history, the Bible and Common Prayer Book Society has sent hundreds of free prayer books and hymnals across the world in multiple languages. “Our society for more than 200 years has been enabling and providing for the worshiping needs of congregations everywhere,” said the Rev. David G. Henritzy, director. “The books we donate provide an invaluable … [Read more...] about Publish Glad Tidings
Webinars for Sacred Ground
Katrina Browne, developer of Sacred Ground: A Film-Based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith, will lead three webinars in the weeks ahead. Drawing from films and readings, Sacred Ground is a 10-part series that considers some of the major chapters of race and racism in the United States. It invites participants to weave in threads of their personal and family stories, economic … [Read more...] about Webinars for Sacred Ground