Sunday papers
The morning newspapers are full of stories about yesterday's investiture of Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. We can expect reporters to feel what we feel on occasions like this one. For those of us accustomed to worrying about the vitality and viability of our Church, yesterday felt like a turning point, the end of an era of anxiety, and the beginning of a braver day. We didn't look like a troubled church yesterday; we looked joyful and confident, and Christian to our core. A British friend of mine who was at the service said, with tongue somewhat in cheek, "I think the Episcopal Church should send a mission to England."
Obviously mine is an intensely subjective viewpoint, and it isn't captured in the stories, below, although some carry certain hints. So it falls to us to make clear what a momentous day yesterday was. Ready?
Update: The Guardian.
Here are stories from The Los Angeles Times The Washington Times, The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Additional coverage from Episcopal News Service includes a piece on international guests, and one of the few articles that explored the views of people attending the service.
ENS's updated photo galleries, including high resolution pictures, are here.
