Ethics By Stephen Crawford A friend once recommended a forgiveness exercise, which has since become fairly important to me, both personally and in my work as a priest. The exercise originally comes from The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil Anderson, but I have often adapted it to be done by itself, whether by individuals or by groups ranging from a handful to a hundred. … [Read more...] about Distinguishing Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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Mission as Learning, Connecting and Reconciling
A Reflection on Acts 1:6-8 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and … [Read more...] about Mission as Learning, Connecting and Reconciling
Episcopalians and Roman Catholics Work Toward Reconciliation
[Episcopal Church Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations] The Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States of America (ARCUSA) met December 16-18 to continue conversations toward an agreed statement about reconciliation. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago, also offered greetings to the gathering, which met at the Nicholas Center, the … [Read more...] about Episcopalians and Roman Catholics Work Toward Reconciliation
UK Bishops Criticize Brexit Infighting as Divisive, Undemocratic
By Mark Michael A group of 25 Church of England diocesan bishops released an open letter yesterday saying the nation's democracy is threatened by divisiveness and the potential impact on the poor from the planned exit from the European Union. The letter was released on the same day as Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s unexpected and controversial decision to suspend Parliament … [Read more...] about UK Bishops Criticize Brexit Infighting as Divisive, Undemocratic
Breaching the Walls
By Jean A. Cotting Jerusalem is partitioned by many walls, both ancient and modern. I was there in June to learn more intensively about overcoming divisions, as a member of a project called “Building Dialogue Across Conflict.” The project was sponsored by a grant from Trinity Wall Street and led by Virginia Theological Seminary. This two-year effort brought together … [Read more...] about Breaching the Walls
Lessons from a Fallen Fence
The Rt. Rev. J. Russell Kendrick, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast, writes in his email newsletter, From the Bishop’s Chair: Just over two weeks ago I made my annual visit to St. Andrew’s in Panama City. During a parish forum, I asked folks to share stories about what they’ve encountered and if/when did they encounter the presence and power of God. One person told of being … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Fallen Fence
Cross of Nails Welcomes Mothers’ Union
In the chapel of Mary Sumner House in London — international headquarters of Mothers’ Union — the 143-year-old Anglican mission agency became a partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails on Nov. 12. The Rev. Canon Sarah Hills, who oversees Coventry’s reconciliation ministry, presented a replica Cross of Nails to Lynne Tembey, president of Mothers’ Union Worldwide. “It … [Read more...] about Cross of Nails Welcomes Mothers’ Union
Expatriate Sudanese: Unite for Peace
South Sudanese expatriates living in the United States have met to discuss “obstacles and the foundations for reconciliation and peace-building” in South Sudan. The annual conference of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of the Sudans met in Denver on May 4-6 under the theme “Strengthening the Peacemakers: South Sudan and Diaspora.” “We realized our need for a … [Read more...] about Expatriate Sudanese: Unite for Peace