By Kirk Petersen By announcing his resignation as the IX Bishop of Albany on October 24, the Rt. Rev. William H. Love spared the diocese and the wider Episcopal Church the potential bitterness of debating and imposing a penalty on him. "Given all that has happened, and that which was still to come, I believe that to stay any longer would be more of a detriment to the … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Ends Lonely Fight on Same-Sex Marriage
Archives for October 24, 2020
Bishop Love Resigns
The Rt. Rev. William Love, IX Bishop of Albany, announced during his address at the Diocesan Convention on October 24 that he will resign as bishop on February 1, and support a transition to new leadership for the diocese. Under the terms of an accord settled on October 21 between Love and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, he will have a one-month terminal sabbatical, beginning … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Resigns
Artists Remain Essential, Says Mario Sprouse
By Retta Blaney Mario Sprouse is an essential worker in New York City. Although he hasn’t had a day off since the pandemic struck in mid-March, he is full of energy. His focus is to heal. The work that Sprouse sees as essential is that of an artist. In his case, a composer, musician, and musical director. What he is passionate about healing is the commonly held idea that … [Read more...] about Artists Remain Essential, Says Mario Sprouse
Holy Boldness
By Chuck Alley Reading from the Gospel of Luke, 11:1-131 He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3Give us each day our daily bread. 4And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves … [Read more...] about Holy Boldness