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    • Opportunity to represent the Episcopal Church at the World Council of ChurchesOpportunity to represent the Episcopal Church at the World Council of ChurchesSeptember 17, 2019The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Secretary of the General Convention, announced that The Episcopal Church has been invited to send delegates to the 2021 Assembly of the World Council of Churches, scheduled for September 8 – 16, 2021 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The theme for the 2021 Assembly is: “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”...
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    • Pastor and PeoplePastor and PeopleSeptember 17, 2019“Pray for the people who come to worship each week and pray for those who have never set foot through your doors. Pray for meaningful communication. Pray for a spirit of playfulness and openness. Pray for rest and pray for work. And in all the praying, be sure to take moments to listen to God’s voice.”...
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      • Formation
        FormationThe moments of our days are not unlike the stones of the planet.  Some are beautiful and translucent.  Some are smooth while others need their sharp edges in order to catch the light.  Some have a quiet mystery and others convey colors every bit as vibrant as the flowers of a garden....
      • Book Review: Dessert First
        Book Review: Dessert FirstWe review Dessert First by J. Dana Trent, a thoughtful and life-filled look at death and grief...
      • Weekend Roundup for September 14
        Weekend Roundup for September 14Its our weekend roundup of the stories you might have missed...
      • Working toward Racial Reconcilation in Baltimore
        Working toward Racial Reconcilation in BaltimoreThe Baltimore Sun reported yesterday on a congregation in Baltimore which is actively working to understand its role in promoting slavery in the 19th century. The Rev. Natalie Conway’s tenure as the new deacon of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore’s Bolton Hill was by all accounts going well last year when she received news that sparked a personal crisis and sent shock waves through the congregation. One of Conway’s siblings, who was conducting genealogical research on their […]...
      • House of Deputies President Jennings: Be charitable on Twitter
        House of Deputies President Jennings: Be charitable on Twitter“More than once I have spoken to women who have been attacked by Episcopalians on Twitter so savagely that they have received anonymous death and rape threats. And more than once I have seen posts suggesting that these kinds of tactics will be present at General Convention in 2021.”...

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    • PodcastsSeptember 15, 2019
      Faith to Go for September 15thWe discuss Jesus’ teachings about joy and abundance in God’s pursuit of our healing and wellness from this week’s gospel reading... Read more...
    • PodcastsSeptember 15, 2019
      Subversive Undercroft #113God can be hard to find in the noise and distraction; but is hard to miss in the small still moments of our lives... Read more...
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      2FAB: Amma SyncleticaJordan and Luci talk about this 4th century desert mother... Read more...
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      Faith to Go for September 8th... Read more...
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    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 17, 2019
      Pastor and People“Pray for the people who come to worship each week and pray for those who have never set foot through your doors. Pray for meaningful communication. Pray for a spirit of playfulness and openness. Pray for rest and pray for work. And in all the praying, be sure to take moments to listen to God’s voice.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 16, 2019
      Lead Me into Temptation“I think these three temptations are a prophecy of Jesus’ entire ministry. First there is the earthly nourishment – bread, healing, banishing demons. Then there are the challenges by the Temple Authority, which Jesus answers as often as not with a parable turning around the challenge to challenge the challenger. And finally, the true power, the power to accept the word of his Father even unto the Cross.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 15, 2019
      Noticing What’s Not There“In some traditions silver is the colour of reflection. The silver coins invite us to further reflection. We might be able to notice a missing person, or something like that. But, can we see the things missing from our interior lives?”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 14, 2019
      Restoration“The young woman of probably mid-20s or little older was asked what she gained from helping to restore this symbol of ultimate oppression and murder. Her response was rather simple but powerful. Her purpose, as she explained it, was to help others to know what happened in Auschwitz through accurate reconstruction and meaningful displays so that it would be a visual expression of what should never be repeated. Her mission was to help restore a part of history, and to do it carefully, honestly, and with the greatest humility, in memory of all those who had been imprisoned there.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 13, 2019
      One Thing…Leads to Another“Both our Old Testament reading and our Gospel today illustrate that, yes, one thing…leads to another, and without the practice of self-examination and repentance, we are liable to find ourselves further and further away from truth and love–especially as it relates to those times when we are in positions of leadership.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 12, 2019
      God’s Perspective at the Borders“Each family that awaits judgment at the borders of the U.S. is a holy family.  Not only is each beloved of God, but each has a potential destiny of profound benefit to the world.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 11, 2019
      Not in a Hurry“I am convinced that God cares far less about any particular position I hold than about the way I engage the people around me. Indeed, Jesus criticized the Pharisees for adopting a right and wrong (dualistic) approach to religion.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 10, 2019
      Snapshots of Fellowship“The conversation around the table includes recounting memories, laughter, and hopes for the future. Stomachs and hearts are full. There are no phones and no to-do lists, only time to look one another in the eye and share in this moment.”... Read more...
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    • Featured Story / The LeadSeptember 17, 2019
      Opportunity to represent the Episcopal Church at the World Council of ChurchesThe Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Secretary of the General Convention, announced that The Episcopal Church has been invited to send delegates to the 2021 Assembly of the World Council of Churches, scheduled for September 8 – 16, 2021 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The theme for the 2021 Assembly is: “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 14, 2019
      Weekend Roundup for September 14Its our weekend roundup of the stories you might have missed... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 13, 2019
      Working toward Racial Reconcilation in BaltimoreThe Baltimore Sun reported yesterday on a congregation in Baltimore which is actively working to understand its role in promoting slavery in the 19th century. The Rev. Natalie Conway’s tenure as the new deacon of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore’s Bolton Hill was by all accounts going well last year when she received news that sparked a personal crisis and sent shock waves through the congregation. One of Conway’s siblings, who was conducting genealogical research on their […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 10, 2019
      House of Deputies President Jennings: Be charitable on Twitter“More than once I have spoken to women who have been attacked by Episcopalians on Twitter so savagely that they have received anonymous death and rape threats. And more than once I have seen posts suggesting that these kinds of tactics will be present at General Convention in 2021.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 7, 2019
      Weekend Roundup for September 7thTEC decline, Marriage equality, and Hurricanes; its our weekly roundup of stories you don’t want to miss... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 6, 2019
      Virginia Seminary to Designate Funds for ReparationsFrom the seminary’s press release: Virginia Theological Seminary recognizes that enslaved persons worked on the campus, and that even after slavery ended, VTS participated in segregation. VTS recognizes that we must start to repair the material consequences of our sin in the past. The income from the endowment will be allocated annually in conversation with key stakeholders for the following purposes: the needs emerging from local congregations linked with VTS; the particular needs of any descendants of enslaved persons that worked at the Seminary; the […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 4, 2019
      Two Episcopal leaders lost this weekThe Episcopal News Service reported two losses in the Episcopal Church in the first few days of September: The Rev. Alison Cheek, one of the first female priests in The Episcopal Church and the first to publicly celebrate the Eucharist, died on Sept. 1 at her home in Brevard, North Carolina, according to friends. She was 92. Cheek was one of the Philadelphia Eleven, the first women to be ordained to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church. She and […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadAugust 31, 2019
      Weekend Roundup for August 31Bells, bishops and more; it’s our weekly roundup of stories from the lived experience of faith... Read more...
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    The Magazine

    • Featured Story / The MagazineSeptember 15, 2019
      The Episcopal Church in Haiti: Stretching towards a new futureOur Episcopal Church today is an international structure, yet it is still in the image of the church in the United States of America.  The Canons of the Church in Haiti, The Dominican Republic or Honduras reflect the American form of governance, liturgical practices and theological positions in almost every area of the faith. Exploring the possibility of granting the greatest possible autonomy to our overseas churches would offer a more powerful testimony of the spirit of Anglicanism.   ... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 15, 2019
      FormationThe moments of our days are not unlike the stones of the planet.  Some are beautiful and translucent.  Some are smooth while others need their sharp edges in order to catch the light.  Some have a quiet mystery and others convey colors every bit as vibrant as the flowers of a garden.... Read more...
    • Featured Story / The MagazineSeptember 14, 2019
      How can we strengthen the rural church?At this time, 25% of the parishes in my diocese are without a priest, and 40% of the parishes in the diocese cannot afford a full-time priest.  Nearly all of the rural parishes of my diocese fall into both of these categories. Most of the rural parishes of TEC are in the same boat, and are on the verge of collapse.  Very soon we will be, for all intents and purposes, an urban church.  What do we do?  ... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 14, 2019
      Book Review: Dessert FirstWe review Dessert First by J. Dana Trent, a thoughtful and life-filled look at death and grief... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 8, 2019
      Interim Ministry: A Vital Step Towards Congregational Health?I’ll be the first to admit: I’ve often been no fan of interim ministries. Why? Because these interregnums are too often periods of turmoil and confusion, in which churches and their members are left to flounder, while giving and membership collapse. But when understood and done correctly, interim ministry is a vital step towards congregational health.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 8, 2019
      FindingThese days, as I age and slow down a bit, I am finding myself less and less inclined to rush past precious things in search of many or impressive or self-anesthetizing things.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 1, 2019
      Finding a path to justice and reconciliationThe question of whether to support or oppose building the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawai’i, has recently attracted the national media’s attention and preoccupied a significant portion of The Episcopal Church in Hawai’i... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 1, 2019
      Beauty’s becomingGlamor craves what might be, while beauty gently nods at the wabi-sabi of what simply is. Impermanent. Imperfect. Incomplete. And yet still lovely.... Read more...
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