Structure thinks big Douglas LeBlanc July 7, 2012 News By Matt Townsend. General Convention’s Structure Committee heard testimony July 6 suggesting a reimagined role for the presiding bishop, a unicameral General Convention and markedly younger leadership.
New seats, hot seats Douglas LeBlanc July 7, 2012 News By Joe Thoma. On the second legislative day of General Convention the House of Bishops consented to the election of eight new bishops after struggling in private with complaints brought against nine of its own.
Baptism and Communion Douglas LeBlanc July 7, 2012 News By Lauren Anderson. General Convention’s Evangelism Committee heard the cases for and against repealing a canon that specifies Holy Communion as intended for baptized Christians.
Futures in Anglo-Catholicism Tony Hunt July 6, 2012 Commentary, Liturgy Fr Robert Hendrickson recently opined that “It’s Time for a New Oxford Movement.” He rightly points out that in many ways, the ’79 BCP represents a decisive move to institutionalize an anglo-catholic liturgical vision.
Complaints go formal Douglas LeBlanc July 6, 2012 News Two bishops have accused nine brother bishops of “boundary-crossing.” Their letter follows.
Church and Beer Sam Keyes July 6, 2012 Commentary From Floating Sheep (via The Atlantic Cities) comes this fascinating map: What's the ideal, I wonder? Perhaps this is a question for the General Convention. Discuss.... Read More...
Holy Women, Holy Men: onward Douglas LeBlanc July 5, 2012 News General Convention’s Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy, and Church Music has endorsed continued trial use of Holy Women, Holy Men.
Mission in hard times Douglas LeBlanc July 5, 2012 News By Joe Thoma. Before General Convention held its first legislative sessions July 5, conversation on Independence Day centered on funding for outreach, evangelism and administration despite a shrinking budget.
