The Obedience of Love
Easter 6Acts 10:44-48 • Ps. 981 John 5:1-6 • John 15:9-17 Knowing that the grace of the Holy Spirit had fallen upon foreign nations, hearing them speak in tongues and glorifying God, Peter responds. Indeed, “he commands them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 10:48). Not offended by his forthright […]
Two Rulings, Two Comments
Courts in California, Virginia rule in favor of Episcopal dioceses.
General Seminary Goes Greener
The General Theological Seminary is partnering with GreenFaith, a leading interfaith environmental coalition, and the Green Seminary Initiative to create a new environmental certification program specifically designed for seminaries and theological schools.
Self-nomination in Eau Claire
The sixth bishop of Eau Claire, Wis., will lead the flock of Christ half time, may hold another part-time job — and will want this work enough to offer a voluntary “Here am I.”
Tragedy in Maryland
Luke Broadwater and David Greisman report for The Baltimore Sun: The Rev. Mary-Marguerite Kohn, 62, died Saturday night at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center of injuries sustained Thursday in a double shooting at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ellicott City, police said Sunday. Kohn was co-rector of the Howard County church. […]
Love Pours
Easter 5Acts 8:26-40 • Ps. 22:24-301 John 4:7-21 • John 15:1-8 The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise my love, my fair one, and come away. The garden is a garden of delight and an irresistible invitation. Love. Jesus says, “I am the true […]
Two Responses to Amicus Brief
Ft. Worth leaders are “exploring an appropriate response to such a shameful action by these members of the House of Bishops.”