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    • Scottish Episcopal Church continues to face dissent from marriage equality decisionScottish Episcopal Church continues to face dissent from marriage equality decisionJanuary 21, 2019Conservative parish in Aberdeen votes to leave the SEC...
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    • Tis a Gift to be SimpleTis a Gift to be SimpleJanuary 22, 2019“We all know that human-related weather and climate issues are real. The California drought did not end; it moved to Germany.”...
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        Four PoemsFour poems from Indian poet, Sanjeev Sethi...
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        Daily Sip: DefianceI am trying so very hard to live out this statement – to not mind what happens to me.  Some days hold more successes than others. ...
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        Book Review: DopesickWe review Beth Macy’s investigation of the roots and ravages of America’s addiction to opioids...
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        Acolytes: The Next Generation(photo credit: The Alexandria Times, https://alextimes.com/2018/12/shannon-ayres/)  At the end of a very tough news week, we decided to focus on a positive story about how old traditions are being passed on to the next generation of Episcopalians, specifically about the work of acolytes. They are not new in the life of the Church, nor is the tradition of having young people assist liturgically in those roles. Each year, a number of gatherings are held around the country to celebrate the work of […]...
      • Pultizer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
        Pultizer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83“Poetry, to be understood, must be clear…It mustn’t be fancy. I have the feeling that a lot of poets writing now, they sort of tap dance through it. I always feel that whatever isn’t necessary should not be in the poem.”...

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    Podcasts

    • PodcastsJanuary 21, 2019
      From All Points #22: #ChurchTooWe’re talking #meToo in the church... Read more...
    • PodcastsJanuary 20, 2019
      2FAB #132: 1TimothyWhat’s a feminist take on this pastoral epistle?... Read more...
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      Faith to Go:Least ExpectedWe explore the miracle at Cana... Read more...
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      Subversive Undercroft #79The Lord be with you... Read more...
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    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 22, 2019
      Tis a Gift to be Simple“We all know that human-related weather and climate issues are real. The California drought did not end; it moved to Germany.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 22, 2019
      Weariness in Worship“We haven’t even begun worship yet, and I am weary.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 21, 2019
      Christian Unity and One Body, One Doctrine, One Spirit“There is only one doctrine and that is Christ Jesus, who by his death, resurrection, and ascension bound us to him and by adoption to his Father, and that Jesus is the one and only undoubted head of the Church, here and above.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 20, 2019
      Just Call me Hephzibah“God never sends a prophet when things are going good. Have you noticed that? It’s only when the kingdom is in peril, when all is about to be lost. To us, in the moment of desolation it may seem as if all is already lost. It may seem that way for a long time. But, if God sends a prophet then there is hope. Prophets are God’s way of saying that She has not given up, even if we have.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 19, 2019
      Windows“Lights in the window indicate a welcome home and a light to shine in the darkness to guide people. We need to be windows with candles inside. As Christians we need to obey Jesus, to spread the good news, and that means to be joyful, to be eager, and to be welcoming.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 18, 2019
      New Patches, Old Wineskins“Ultimately, it’s all about water…and in the case of our lives in Christ in the 21st century, perhaps we can begin to see this story through the lens of the baptismal waters and how they might affect our own fibers and our own bodily containers.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 17, 2019
      The Feast Day of St Antony“Inspired by a vision, he learned the rhythm of work and prayer.  Over many years he faced his demons, discovered how to befriend his shadow, and became versed in true humility and authentic love.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 16, 2019
      How cats answer prayersWhen our saviour was humanity incarnate, there must have been moments when he was unable to move, or shout, or sneeze for fear of waking a cat that had taken up residence in his lap. These things happen.... Read more...
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    • Featured Story / The LeadJanuary 21, 2019
      Scottish Episcopal Church continues to face dissent from marriage equality decisionConservative parish in Aberdeen votes to leave the SEC... Read more...
    • Featured Story / The LeadJanuary 19, 2019
      Tennessee outlines procedures for marriage equalityat long last, Bishop Bauerschmidt has publicized his intention to implement B012 in Tennessee and details for how that would work.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 18, 2019
      Acolytes: The Next Generation(photo credit: The Alexandria Times, https://alextimes.com/2018/12/shannon-ayres/)  At the end of a very tough news week, we decided to focus on a positive story about how old traditions are being passed on to the next generation of Episcopalians, specifically about the work of acolytes. They are not new in the life of the Church, nor is the tradition of having young people assist liturgically in those roles. Each year, a number of gatherings are held around the country to celebrate the work of […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 17, 2019
      Pultizer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83“Poetry, to be understood, must be clear…It mustn’t be fancy. I have the feeling that a lot of poets writing now, they sort of tap dance through it. I always feel that whatever isn’t necessary should not be in the poem.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 16, 2019
      Interfaith Leaders Implore Trump, McConnell and Pelosi to End Shutdown“On the issues of border security and our immigration policy, we agree with President Trump that we face a crisis of heart and soul, though we differ dramatically in our understanding of it. Differences aside, we are clear that inventing a new crisis by closing the government and adversely affecting so many innocent people does not help to address border security.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 15, 2019
      Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”The Very Revd Dr John Shepherd: “Christ is Risen! There has been speculation in the press and on social media about my views on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. … It is my faith that Jesus rose from the dead and I have never denied the reality of the empty tomb.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 12, 2019
      Bishop Love responds to the restrictions placed on himBishop vows to appeal, hanging his defense on the definition of marriage in the BCP and the notion that dioceses are entities independent of General Convention.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 11, 2019
      Presiding Bishop restricts the ministry of Bishop William LoveAfter broad consultation with leadership in The Episcopal Church and continued discussions with both the Rt. Rev. William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Standing Committee, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following Restriction on Ministry to Bishop Love.... Read more...
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    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 20, 2019
      Four PoemsFour poems from Indian poet, Sanjeev Sethi... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 20, 2019
      Daily Sip: DefianceI am trying so very hard to live out this statement – to not mind what happens to me.  Some days hold more successes than others. ... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 19, 2019
      Book Review: DopesickWe review Beth Macy’s investigation of the roots and ravages of America’s addiction to opioids... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 13, 2019
      Baptism: Mystery and MissionBecause of his baptism, water is forevermore a sign of his death and resurrection, of forgiveness, of discipleship, and of the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Truly, when we are washed in the font, Jesus himself baptizes us, with the Holy Spirit and with fire.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 13, 2019
      Leaving and joining the Episcopal ChurchA social scientist explores who joins and leaves the Episcopal Church and why... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 6, 2019
      Epiphany:  Nothing Can Stay the SameEvery birth—especially that of Jesus—is also a kind of death.  The arrival of a child disrupts our plans and ambitions and rearranges our priorities.  It shows us our need for each other.  It also shows us the true nature of power and authority, which is love.... Read more...
    • The MagazineJanuary 6, 2019
      From the Daily Sip: SeeingEpiphany comes from the word for manifestation, not brightness. Can we see the making manifest of beauty or do we just look for sin?... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 5, 2019
      The gifts of MaryIcon artist Mary Jane Miller contemplates the gifts that Mary offers to each of us... Read more...
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