Taiwan – The Living Church

Global Briefs for Feb. 9

February 9, 2016

Earthquakes in Taiwan, immigration in Nigeria, euthanasia in New Zealand, contentment in the U.K.

Classifieds: Associate Rector for Christian Formation

Positions Offered

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Florida – This Associate will share in all the privileges of ordained ministry including preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and administration. He/she will assist the Rector in coordinating all Christian formation opportunities for adult parishioners and also oversee the ministry of the Director of Children’s Ministry and Director of Youth Ministry. This Associate will work to create a coordinated youth program designed to inspire and nurture Christian faith and service. St. Mark’s is a community of faith anchored in traditional Anglican theology and liturgy as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer. With a school year ASA of ~350 and an annual budget of ~$1.5million, this neighborhood church maintains a healthy balance of long-time generational members combined with those who are new to the Jacksonville community. Inquires should include a cover letter, resume, OTM portfolio, and a list of three references and be sent to the Rev. Tom Murray at tmurray@stmarksjacksonville.org Website: https://stmarksjacksonville.org/welcome/associate-rector-search.html

Vermont Elects Indiana Priest

Robert Estill, Retired Bishop of North Carolina, Dies at 92

New: 10/20 TLC Online

Northern Irish Church Leaders Criticize Abortion Law Changes

New Anti-Colonial Name for Rwandan Anglicans

UK Bishops Call in Vain for Civility in Brexit Debate

Two Dioceses, Two States, One Bishop

A Flag and a Seal: Two Histories

Old Hymns, Fresh Grooves

Breathtaking Polyphony

Creating New Settings for All 92 Prayer Book Collects

Nashville School Grows Steadily in Humble Setting

Book-Crafting Monks Adjust to New Technology

God Knows We’re Messy, and That’s OK

Silence! Come Out!

10/13 Readings: New Life in Exile

10/6 Readings: The Faith of Jesus Christ

9/29 Readings: A Rule for the Rich

9/15 Readings: Welcomed Sinners

9/1 Readings: Bow Down Before God

8/25 Readings: Released on the Sabbath

Global Briefs for Feb. 9

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