The October 2 Fall Books issue of The Living Church is available online to registered subscribers. Our cover stories explore Queen Elizabeth's deep personal faith and her impact on the Church. Rowan Williams, a member of the Living Church Foundation, offers reflections you will not read anywhere else from his perspective as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. Kirk Petersen and … [Read more...] about New: 10/2 TLC Online
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Global Blessings for the Community at the Crossing
By Richard J. Mammana Jr. Global, national, and local religious leaders gathered at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine on September 8 for the inauguration of an intentional ecumenical community called the Community at the Crossing. The brainchild of the cathedral’s acting dean, the Rev. Dr. Patrick Malloy, the Community at the Crossing has been in formation for … [Read more...] about Global Blessings for the Community at the Crossing
Against All Odds, Paula Clark Is Consecrated Bishop of Chicago
An Hour Later, Phyllis Spiegel Becomes Bishop of Utah By Kirk Petersen Paula Clark was supposed to become Bishop of Chicago in April 2021 -- but suffered a stroke two weeks before the ceremony. Then in November, her husband Andrew -- her "soulmate" -- died of cancer. Some people were skeptical that she would ever take office. She didn't share that skepticism. … [Read more...] about Against All Odds, Paula Clark Is Consecrated Bishop of Chicago
‘Last Deaconess’ Priscilla Jean Wright, 1934-2022
By Neva Rae Fox Correspondent The Rev. Deacon Sister Priscilla Jean Wright, the last living deaconess of the Episcopal Church, died September 11 at the Community of the Transfiguration in Glendale, Ohio. She was 88. Sister Priscilla said in a March TLC article that being called the last deaconess “always makes me laugh,” adding, “Phoebe and Lydia were in the class before … [Read more...] about ‘Last Deaconess’ Priscilla Jean Wright, 1934-2022
Kenya’s New President Strikes Interfaith Note
By Jesse Masai Correspondent Kenya’s fifth president, Dr. William Ruto, has vowed to enhance collaboration with the East African nation’s faith communities. “I commend the church in particular, and in equal measure the Islamic religious leadership, for their considerable support to us and our campaign,” Ruto said during his inauguration on September 13. “We also … [Read more...] about Kenya’s New President Strikes Interfaith Note
An American’s Guide to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
By Richard Mammana Westminster Abbey The service takes place at Westminster Abbey, formally called the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster. There has been a church on the site since the seventh century. Minster is an Anglo-Saxon word for a church founded with an obligation on its clergy to celebrate the Daily Office of Christian prayers and the regular … [Read more...] about An American’s Guide to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Martha’s Vineyard Church Hosts 48 Surprise Venezuelan Guests
By Egan Millard Episcopal News Service St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown, Massachusetts – a summer resort town on Martha’s Vineyard – was thrust into the national spotlight after taking in 48 migrants who were unexpectedly dropped off on the island on Sept. 14. For almost two days, the small parish provided shelter to the migrants – including some children – who … [Read more...] about Martha’s Vineyard Church Hosts 48 Surprise Venezuelan Guests
Queen’s Witness Inspires Australians
By Robyn Douglass Australian Anglicans are mourning not only their head of state, but a woman whose public expression of her faith was an example to the nation. Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times in her 70-year reign, and worship at the nearest available cathedral was always a feature of a royal visit. At the very least, it gave Australians another opportunity … [Read more...] about Queen’s Witness Inspires Australians