By Lauren Anderson On a recent morning, officer Allen Herrmann toured schools in a central Maryland district — his presence a reassuring symbol of safety in the days after the massacre of students and teachers in an elementary school halfway across the country. “My day was spent going from school to school, visiting staff, being visible, walking through the cafeteria, … [Read more...] about Schools Leaders Focus on Keeping Students Safe
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Former Refugee to Serve as Communion’s Secretary-General
By Mark Michael The Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, a South Sudanese bishop who spent his childhood as a refugee in neighboring Uganda, will serve as the Anglican Communion’s next Secretary-General, the Anglican Communion Office announced on June 14. Poggo, 58, was Bishop of Kajo-Keji in southern South Sudan for nine years before becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury’s advisor … [Read more...] about Former Refugee to Serve as Communion’s Secretary-General
Dioceses Seek Reforms in Wake of Ousting Their Bishop
By Kirk Petersen Two dioceses contend that when their bishop was suspended for adultery, the Episcopal Church provided ample support for his healing and reconciliation -- but virtually no support for the dioceses themselves. They are pursuing their grievance in a highly public way, via Resolution D095, submitted with sharply worded support materials for consideration at the … [Read more...] about Dioceses Seek Reforms in Wake of Ousting Their Bishop
Second PHoD Candidate Forum Delves Into Issues
By Kirk Petersen Commentary The second and final pre-convention candidate forum had the same tone of mutual respect that characterized the first forum. This time, there was more focus on specific issues that will face General Convention in Baltimore, July 8-11. While the questions point to topics that may lead to floor debate, they didn't produce any conflict among the … [Read more...] about Second PHoD Candidate Forum Delves Into Issues
234 Deputies Have Resigned Over COVID; Others Have Died
By Linda S. Comins Deputy News COVID-19’s impact on the 80th General Convention has led to a significant number of resignations by members of the House of Deputies. As of June 8, a total of 234 deputies have resigned or indicated they are not attending GC80. That figure represents 27 percent of 868 originally certified deputies. Among those not attending are the entire … [Read more...] about 234 Deputies Have Resigned Over COVID; Others Have Died
‘Calls,’ Not Resolutions on Lambeth Conference Agenda
By Mark Michael Bishops who attend this summer’s Lambeth Conference will issue “Lambeth Calls” instead of resolutions, short statements meant to “discern what God is saying to the Church.” The shift, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said in a June 9 video, should make it clear that the conference is “not there to order people about.” Welby said, “One of the problems … [Read more...] about ‘Calls,’ Not Resolutions on Lambeth Conference Agenda
Bishop-Elect Speaks on Theological Shifts & Mental Affliction
By Kirk Petersen Before he became a priest, he worked in movie theater construction. He carried the Olympic torch for a kilometer in 1996. He has spent much of his ministry focused on people in need -- which has contributed to some significant theological evolution. He speaks openly about a serious health issue afflicting the woman he loves. And on June 4, he was elected … [Read more...] about Bishop-Elect Speaks on Theological Shifts & Mental Affliction
Sri Lankan Bishops Stand with Protesters in Ongoing Crisis
By Neva Rae Fox Correspondent After months of social depravations and the resignation of its prime minister on May 9, Sri Lanka still faces a tough future. Throughout the upheavals, the bishops and clergy of the Anglican Church of Ceylon have expressed support for the populace as anti-government protests have broken out across the South Asian island nation. Before the … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Bishops Stand with Protesters in Ongoing Crisis