By Rosie Dawson Correspondent The Church of England’s General Synod, meeting in York on July 8-12, gave the wider Anglican Communion a larger say in choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury, while urging churches to reduce carbon emissions and committing to fuller inclusion of disabled people. Synod agreed overwhelmingly to a proposal by the Archbishops’ Council that … [Read more...] about C of E Synod Expands Communion’s Role in Choosing ABC
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Clark to Be Consecrated a Bishop Despite 2021 Stroke
By Kirk Petersen More than a year after her consecration as Bishop of Chicago was pre-empted by a stroke, the Rev. Paula Clark has a new consecration date: September 17. Consecrations always are joyous occasions, but this one will be epic. Two weeks before she was scheduled to kneel as a priest and stand up as a bishop, Clark suffered a stroke related to an arteriovenous … [Read more...] about Clark to Be Consecrated a Bishop Despite 2021 Stroke
Australian Disability Activists Discuss ‘Ableism’
More than Building Design By Robyn Douglass Correspondent Colorful notes are being stuck up as fast as ideas can be written down. It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon in South Australia, and in one Anglican parish, people are participating in a workshop on “Ableism.” They are writing down ideas that would make the church more accessible and welcoming for people with a … [Read more...] about Australian Disability Activists Discuss ‘Ableism’
Vanier’s Last Community: Hospice
Jean Vanier, the Canadian theologian and humanitarian who founded L’Arche, has entered hospice care. He had a heart attack in 2017 and has devoted most of his time to rest since then. Until recently he lived at the first L’Arche community in Oise, France. Vanier, 90, founded L’Arche, a ministry among people with developmental disabilities, in 1964. He founded a similar … [Read more...] about Vanier’s Last Community: Hospice
Global Briefs for Nov. 11
By John MartinEmploy the Disabled: The Church of South India will consider a challenge to boost the prospects of disabled people by appointing a fixed percentage to its workforce. This was one of the recommendations emerging from a disability conclave held at the church’s central offices in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event saw launch of Engaging with Disabilities, a new resource … [Read more...] about Global Briefs for Nov. 11