By H.S. Cross Picture a Venn diagram of writers, classicists, and Christians. Here Faith and Literature conversations happen. One conversation that has echoed across the past 10 years asks, Where have all the Christian writers gone? It tends to focus heavily on Flannery O’Connor and hold new literature in suspicion. Our culture has lost its religion, it says, and … [Read more...] about Reading and the Spiritual Imagination
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1948 Archives: Michigan’s First Televised Church Service
The following article was published in the February 1, 1948 issue of The Living Church as “Evening Prayer Telecast” The first church service televised by radio station WWJ-TV, Detroit, Mich., was that of Evening Prayer, including an Advent pageant entitled "Preparing the Way," presented on the afternoon of the last Sunday in Advent, December 21st, by the youth of St. Paul's … [Read more...] about 1948 Archives: Michigan’s First Televised Church Service
Welby Welcomes, But Will Not Use, Same-Sex Blessings
Seeking to be a focus of Anglican unity, but drawing criticism from many directions By Rosie Dawson Correspondent The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed prayers and blessings for same-sex couples, but said he will not use them. The Rt. Rev. Justin Welby spoke at a press conference January 20, ahead of the next meeting of the church’s General Synod (Feb. 6-9). Earlier … [Read more...] about Welby Welcomes, But Will Not Use, Same-Sex Blessings
Central Florida Elects Author & Former Metal Band ‘Screamer’
By Kirk Petersen People find their way to the Episcopal Church by many different paths. For the Bishop-Elect of Central Florida, the path led through a death-metal band called Mansoul. "I was the lead screamer," said the Rev. Justin Holcomb, who on January 14 was elected to lead the Diocese of Central Florida, where he has served as canon for vocations for the past … [Read more...] about Central Florida Elects Author & Former Metal Band ‘Screamer’
C of E’s Investment Fund Discloses a Slave-Trading Past
By Douglas LeBlanc The investment body known as Church Commissioners for England has disclosed evidence of slave trading in its history, and has pledged £100 million to a program of “impact investment, research, and engagement.” The Church Commissioners fund handles the Church of England’s investments of £10.1 billion, and contributes about 15 percent (£300 million) of … [Read more...] about C of E’s Investment Fund Discloses a Slave-Trading Past
Traditionalist C of E Bishop Appointed as Diocesan
By Douglas LeBlanc The Rt. Rev. Philip North, who has served in a suffragan’s role within the Diocese of Blackburn for eight years, has been appointed that diocese’s 10th bishop. He is scheduled to succeed Bishop Julian Henderson in May or June. Bishop North’s traditionalist understanding of women in ministry has attracted opposition in the past, and again this year. … [Read more...] about Traditionalist C of E Bishop Appointed as Diocesan
People & Places: January 11, 2023
Appointments The Rev. Nate Huffman is chaplain at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. The Rev. Edward Hunt is rector of Holy Trinity, Onancock, Va. The Very Rev. Sarah Frances Hurlbert is dean of the Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, N.C. The Rev. Michael Hurst is senior associate rector at Redeemer, Sarasota, Fla. The Rev. Ian G. Hyde is curate of Good Shepherd, … [Read more...] about People & Places: January 11, 2023
Posing the Eternal Questions
Medieval Treasures from the Glencairn Museum The Philadelphia Museum of Art Gallery 307, Main Building 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Through November 30, 2023 By Pamela A. Lewis Founded as a religious community in the late 19th century by members of the Swedenborgian New Church, the small borough of Bryn Athyn is located about 15 miles north of Center City … [Read more...] about Posing the Eternal Questions