By Daniel Martins Most Christians who keep Lent at all associate it with a montage of images, texts, and practices: some discipline of abstinence or self-denial, a weekly soup supper in the parish hall, a more subdued tone in Sunday worship, more attention paid to the suffering and death of Christ. This is all meet and right, entirely wholesome, and to be commended. It is … [Read more...] about The Shape of Lent
Archives for March 19, 2019
Molly James Joins Church Center
The Rev. Molly James, dean of formation for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, has been appointed deputy executive officer of the General Convention. James was selected after a churchwide search during the past several months. In this new role, she will oversee parochial and diocesan reporting; coordinate with other professionals working in convention and meeting planning; … [Read more...] about Molly James Joins Church Center
New Bishop for Uruguay
A former Roman Catholic priest, Daniel Genovesi, was consecrated March 16 in Buenos Aires Cathedral as Interim Bishop of Uruguay. He and his wife, Mercedes, will start their new ministry in Uruguay on April 1. The missionary diocese of Uruguay was created by the Anglican Church of South America more than 30 years ago. Before then, the mainly English chapels at Montevideo, … [Read more...] about New Bishop for Uruguay