By Mark Michael Speakers from across the Anglican world gathered in Virginia in January to explore strategies for maintaining unity within the Anglican Communion in the midst of deep theological differences. Fifteen Anglican and Episcopal bishops and a larger group of church officials, seminary faculty and clergy met January 13 and 14 for a consultation titled “When Churches … [Read more...] about Seeking Communion in the Midst of Disagreement
Christopher Wells
The Living Church Welcomes New Editors
The Living Church is pleased to announce the hire of the Rev. Mark Michael as editor of The Living Church magazine. Father Mark is rector of St. Francis Church, Potomac, and will remain in Maryland with his family. He will also play a critical role in TLC’s strategic planning process in the coming year and assist Dr. Christopher Wells in managing TLC’s staff. Wells continues as … [Read more...] about The Living Church Welcomes New Editors
Catholic and Apostolic
TLC editor Christopher Wells writes in a column for Anglican Communion News Service: The communion of Christians and churches is a journey of faithfulness over time, on two counts: because the Christian life is corporate, and because we are called by God not just once in a flash of conversion but to sustained growth in obedience. Following St Paul (see Romans 5:3-4), St … [Read more...] about Catholic and Apostolic
Visitation, Nativity
Cæli enarrant For Emily and Audra Visitation, as a divine act, in several scenes. First, a miraculously expectant Mary hastens to Elizabeth, herself wonderfully pregnant and “filled with the Holy Spirit.” Elizabeth, St. Luke says, cries out with a loud voice: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” And her prophecy continues: “Why has this … [Read more...] about Visitation, Nativity