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    • Asian Americans in the Episcopal Church – part IIAsian Americans in the Episcopal Church – part IIMay 26, 2019In this second part of a series, author Kelly Wilson explores the experiences and concerns of the next generations of Asian Americans with regard to the church and American society and considers the unique challenges and gifts in their search for a spiritual home....
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    • The StorytellerThe StorytellerMay 26, 2019“When we read the parables of Jesus, we look to see what he is using to make his teaching applicable. We remember the good Samaritan, which is probably one of his best-known parables.”...
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      • Weekly roundup for Saturday May 25th
        Weekly roundup for Saturday May 25thHistoric episcopates, strong women, and plastic everywhere; its our weekly roundup of stories you don’t want to miss...
      • Former CANA Dioceses Choose to Affiliate with Nigeria and ACNA
        Former CANA Dioceses Choose to Affiliate with Nigeria and ACNAIn the spiritual realm and in the Church, it is important to have clear lines of authority.  The agreement that I signed with Archbishop Okoh has allowed each of the CANA dioceses to bring clarity since they were technically connected with two provinces, two archbishops, and two houses of bishops. For those choosing to remain under the Church of Nigeria, we bless them in the name of Jesus and pray that their ministry here in North America will lead many people to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. As Jesus said: ‘the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.’ – Archbishop of ACNA...
      • Human trafficking a growing concern in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal Church
        Human trafficking a growing concern in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal ChurchThe Anglican Church of Canada completed its fourth regional consultation on human trafficking last month in Nanaimo, British Columbia.  This was the final in a series of regional consultations taking place around the country. Human trafficking is defined as, “modern-day slavery, involving victims who are forced, defrauded or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation.”   In this most recent regional consultation, which included approximately 20 representatives from the province, attention was focused on populations who are at heightened risk for human trafficking, including […]...
      • The Episcopal Church and abortion
        The Episcopal Church and abortionThe Office of Public Affairs of the Episcopal Church responded to growing concern about new laws restricting access to abortion in states such as Alabama, Missouri, and Ohio by sending out an email last week summarizing the positions taken by General Convention on the issues of abortion and reproductive healthcare....
      • The Anglican Church of Nigeria is purging gay priests
        The Anglican Church of Nigeria is purging gay priestsFour more priests in the Anglican Church of Nigeria have been dismissed for “homosexual practices.” Their dismissal and defrocking follows similar actions against two other priests less than two weeks ago....

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    • PodcastsMay 26, 2019
      Faith to Go for the Sixth Sunday of EasterThe Faith to Go Team looks at the two options for gospels readings from John for this week, their implications for our spiritual lives, and what conversations at home will be like based on these gospel themes... Read more...
    • PodcastsMay 26, 2019
      Subversive Undercroft #97: Bearers and SignsGod doesn’t love us because we’re awesome, but in spite of the fact that we aren’t... Read more...
    • PodcastsMay 19, 2019
      Faith to Go for 5th EasterHow do we live into and talk about Christ’s “new” commandment?... Read more...
    • PodcastsMay 19, 2019
      Subversive Undercroft #96 JoyJoy is the gift of the creator and the power that can move the world... Read more...
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    • Speaking to the SoulMay 26, 2019
      The Storyteller“When we read the parables of Jesus, we look to see what he is using to make his teaching applicable. We remember the good Samaritan, which is probably one of his best-known parables.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 25, 2019
      A Matter of Convenience“I guess I sometimes see God as a kind of convenience store, open when I need something and find that I can get it at the one place in town that’s open at that time of day or night.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 24, 2019
      Thin Places“The photo above is of the “thinnest place” on my pilgrimage…the ruins at Clonmacnoise, Ireland.  I was humbled to have had the opportunity to celebrate a midweek Eucharist there with our pilgrimage group.  About midway through the celebration, it suddenly dawned on me that what I was doing, had been done roughly 1500 years before me.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 23, 2019
      Guided by Our Demons“But the very demons who drive you have another side. They alone can peer into the depths. The wounds that we breathe into – that we really allow to have their say – will guide us beyond social conventions and constraints to power a profound, authentic creativity and spiritual understanding.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 22, 2019
      Insomnia prayerCertainly, I covet sleep. But I am beginning to find that I cannot begrudge these stolen moments of silent prayer, just Jesus and me, in the desert of the night.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 21, 2019
      Hide & Seek“She runs down the hallway and bursts into rooms. Her younger brother always trailing behind her happy to be by her side. They make up their own rules running back and forth and counting to ten every few minutes.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 20, 2019
      Our Tears Can Set Us Free“It isn’t until the woman has washed his feet with her tears and dried them with her hair that Jesus speaks up about his host’s neglect, and then only after the woman had been disgraced by her so-called betters. Suddenly both Jesus, the dishonored dinner guest, and the woman, the dishonored sinner, are on the same level.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulMay 19, 2019
      The Footfall of Prayer“I find myself in a holding pattern, one I suspect to be of God’s making, and I would like to talk to God about it. God must know more than s/he is letting on.”... Read more...
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    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 25, 2019
      Weekly roundup for Saturday May 25thHistoric episcopates, strong women, and plastic everywhere; its our weekly roundup of stories you don’t want to miss... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 24, 2019
      Former CANA Dioceses Choose to Affiliate with Nigeria and ACNAIn the spiritual realm and in the Church, it is important to have clear lines of authority.  The agreement that I signed with Archbishop Okoh has allowed each of the CANA dioceses to bring clarity since they were technically connected with two provinces, two archbishops, and two houses of bishops. For those choosing to remain under the Church of Nigeria, we bless them in the name of Jesus and pray that their ministry here in North America will lead many people to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. As Jesus said: ‘the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.’ – Archbishop of ACNA... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 23, 2019
      Human trafficking a growing concern in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal ChurchThe Anglican Church of Canada completed its fourth regional consultation on human trafficking last month in Nanaimo, British Columbia.  This was the final in a series of regional consultations taking place around the country. Human trafficking is defined as, “modern-day slavery, involving victims who are forced, defrauded or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation.”   In this most recent regional consultation, which included approximately 20 representatives from the province, attention was focused on populations who are at heightened risk for human trafficking, including […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 21, 2019
      The Episcopal Church and abortionThe Office of Public Affairs of the Episcopal Church responded to growing concern about new laws restricting access to abortion in states such as Alabama, Missouri, and Ohio by sending out an email last week summarizing the positions taken by General Convention on the issues of abortion and reproductive healthcare.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 21, 2019
      The Anglican Church of Nigeria is purging gay priestsFour more priests in the Anglican Church of Nigeria have been dismissed for “homosexual practices.” Their dismissal and defrocking follows similar actions against two other priests less than two weeks ago.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 20, 2019
      Catholic efforts to address abuse likely to fall shortFrom time to time, the Café publishes Letters to the Editor from our readers. Hear a reader worries that the church understands “abuse” too nearly and that efforts in the Catholic church will not be successful in overturning a culture of tolerated abuses.... Read more...
    • Featured Story / The LeadMay 18, 2019
      Weekly Roundup for May 18thLots of folks doing lots all around the church in the past week... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadMay 14, 2019
      Ex-bishop Heather Cook interviewed by RNSHer fellow Episcopalians have mixed feelings about Cook. There is anger over her crimes and a feeling that she was an embarrassment. She’s also forced the denomination to rethink its often cozy relationship with alcohol that caused some members to call themselves “Whiskeypalians.”... Read more...
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    • Featured Story / The MagazineMay 26, 2019
      Asian Americans in the Episcopal Church – part IIIn this second part of a series, author Kelly Wilson explores the experiences and concerns of the next generations of Asian Americans with regard to the church and American society and considers the unique challenges and gifts in their search for a spiritual home.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 19, 2019
      In Rachel’s wordsAs a whole community of readers, followers, and friends continue to reflect on Evans’ work and mourn the loss of not only a teacher, but the leader of a whole flock of believers online and off, I went back through our interview to listen once again to her insights about the Episcopal Church.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 19, 2019
      Sometimes it causes me to trembleA reflection on Holy Week from a verger at the Washington national Cathedral... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 12, 2019
      Respect The Name“Respect is the key: the Lord’s Name is not used lightly or casually or even in regular prayer. It is a holy Name, kept apart from common or everyday language.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 12, 2019
      My Mother’s Day TrifectaI lost my mom, my stepmom, and my dream of mothering a child of my own. On Mother’s Day, people say the darndest things to me.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 6, 2019
      O IsraelCanon Ellen Clark-King shares impressions from her recent trip to Israel arranged by the San Francisco Jewish Community Relations Council... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 5, 2019
      And a little child shall lead themOften called “the church of the future,” children offer gifts in the here and now, gifts often unrecognized by adults... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineMay 4, 2019
      Book Review: Protestants; The Faith That Made the Mordern WorldWe review Alec Ryrie’s expansive history of Protestantism and the world created in its image... Read more...
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