By Kirk Petersen The Rev. Dr. Ketlen Solak, who currently leads three Episcopal congregations in Wilmington, Delaware, was elected on the third ballot to serve as the IX Bishop of Pittsburgh, at an online convention held June 26. She will succeed the Rt. Rev. Dorsey McConnell, who has served since 2012, on November 13, when she will be consecrated at Calvary Episcopal … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Has a New Bishop-Elect
Archives for July 8, 2021
African Church Seeks Faithful Political Witness
By Jesse Masai and Esther Mombo Church leaders from across Africa say they intend to pursue a biblical approach to politics. At the “Church and Politics Summit 2021” held in the Kenyan capital June 16-18, clergy of various denominations, Christian business leaders, heads of theological schools, current and aspiring politicians, student leaders, and concerned citizens declared … [Read more...] about African Church Seeks Faithful Political Witness
Trusting Obedience
By Michael Fitzpatrick A Reading from Acts 10:17-33 17 Now while Peter was greatly puzzled about what to make of the vision that he had seen, suddenly the men sent by Cornelius appeared. They were asking for Simon’s house and were standing by the gate. 18 They called out to ask whether Simon, who was called Peter, was staying there. 19 While Peter was still thinking about the … [Read more...] about Trusting Obedience