In an era of shrinking membership, the Episcopal Church must experiment with options for consolidation. The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe became Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 – the youngest bishop in the church, at 32. He additionally became Bishop Provisional of Western New York in April 2019, upon the retirement of the Rt. Rev. Bill Franklin, who had served since 2011. TLC … [Read more...] about Two Dioceses, Two States, One Bishop
Archives for October 9, 2019
People & Places: 10/9/2019
Appointments The Rev. Peter Ackerman is rector of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, Calif. The Rev. Colin Ambrose is vice rector of St. George’s, Nashville, Tenn. The Rev. Lennel Anderson is rector of St. George, Bradenton, Fla. The Rev. Carol Anthony is vicar of St. Alexis, Jackson, Miss. The Rev. Peter Antoci is rector of St. Thomas, Croom and Chapel of the … [Read more...] about People & Places: 10/9/2019
Peter Beckwith, Retired Bishop of Springfield, Dies at 80
By Kirk Petersen The Rt. Rev. Peter Beckwith, who served as Bishop of Springfield from 1992 to 2010, died October 4, 2019, at the age of 80, the Diocese of Springfield announced. Bishop Beckwith was a retired rear admiral in the Navy Reserves, having served as deputy chief of chaplains from 1996 to 1999. He also served as chaplain to Episcopal inmates at Southern Michigan … [Read more...] about Peter Beckwith, Retired Bishop of Springfield, Dies at 80
Old Hymns, Fresh Grooves
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald For a half century, congregations across denominations have tried to liven up worship with nontraditional styles of music, sweepingly known as “contemporary.” And for just as long, results have been mixed as worshipers find themselves deeply moved, heartily annoyed and everything in between. Now a quiet movement among some Episcopal music leaders … [Read more...] about Old Hymns, Fresh Grooves