+Waldo Appoints Unity Panel
Bishop hopes to include “same-sex relationships and those who struggle with the church’s decisions.”
Horse Race for Lambeth Palace
By John Martin
There seem to be two leading candidates and one who may spring a surprise.
Radiant Love Creates the Church
Pentecost 17First reading: Prov. 31:10-31; Ps. 1 Alternate: Wis. 1:16-2:1 or Jer. 11:18-20; Ps. 54 • James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37The abandonment of Wisdom may begin with indifference to the good, but... Read more...
October 7 TLC Posted
The October 7 edition of The Living Church is available online to registered subscribers.
‘Jesus’ Wife’: Three Responses
Bishop Kirk Smith: “In every aspect of his life, [Jesus] was ‘counter-cultural,’ and I suspect his celibacy was, too.”
+Missouri on Blessing Rites
“Parishes and other worshiping communities need to prepare before incorporating these rites into their life, and they must satisfy me that they have done so. Doing less is to invite conflict and misunderstanding, and to dishonor anyone who is to receive the Church’s blessing.”
IASCUFO Issues Communique
Members reflected on the Christian calling to work for the visible unity of God’s Church as ambassadors for Christ in the ministry of reconciliation.
Letter Backs Contraception
Nearly 40 religious leaders have signed the Religious Institute’s “Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Family Planning.”
Sewanee-Westcott Partnership
The School of Theology, the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., has entered into a partnership with Westcott House, Cambridge, U.K.