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    • My Song is Love Unknown: The Crucifixion as a Love StoryMy Song is Love Unknown: The Crucifixion as a Love StorySeptember 21, 2019The cross represents a story, as is the function of a symbol; and there are two sides to that story, which are inherently intertwined....
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    • FoundationsFoundationsSeptember 21, 2019“It may have been a long time ago since Jesus used these words, but somehow we forget that they may have had an understanding of something familiar to them but which doesn’t correlate with how we see it these days.  Given the commemoration of 9/11 with buildings destroyed or severely damaged, and thousands of lives lost 18 years ago, at least part of this passage in Luke brings that to mind.”...
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      • Book Review: Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible
        Book Review: Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible“The Bible invites—almost demands—our questions,” writes Lutheran pastor Debbie Blue in Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible....
      • Weekend Roundup for September 21
        Weekend Roundup for September 21Lots of bishop news, an ancient Galilean church, a plant focused liturgy; its our weekend roundup of news from around the world...
      • House of Bishops Issues “Message of Love and Solidarity”
        House of Bishops Issues “Message of Love and Solidarity”Via the Episcopal Church Office for Public Affairs: A Message of Love and Solidarity from the Bishops and Spouses to The Episcopal Church For many bishops and bishops’ spouses of The Episcopal Church, next summer’s Lambeth Conference has become the occasion for a mixture of joy and sorrow, hope and disappointment. We cherish the bonds of affection that we enjoy with our Anglican siblings around the world. Gathering in prayer, study, and fellowship with our spiritual family is a gift for which […]...
      • Bishops Participate in Climate Strike
        Bishops Participate in Climate StrikeAccording to a press release from ENS, members of the House of Bishops stepped out of their meetings this afternoon in Minneapolis to participate in the climate strike. Bishops Marc Andrus of California and Douglas Fisher of Western Massachusetts authored the following statement: Tens of thousands of young people are mobilizing at this moment in New York and across the United States, standing up for climate action and climate justice. Greta Thunberg, the young Swedish climate activist who electrified […]...
      • Court rules breakaway cannot call itself The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina
        Court rules breakaway cannot call itself The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina“The Court finds it undisputed that the Defendants infringed on TEC and TECSC’s marks, diluted TEC’s marks and engaged in false advertising regarding their affiliation with TECSC and their identity. Therefore, as detailed below, the Court issues an injunction against further trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.”...

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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...
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      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 21, 2019
      Foundations“It may have been a long time ago since Jesus used these words, but somehow we forget that they may have had an understanding of something familiar to them but which doesn’t correlate with how we see it these days.  Given the commemoration of 9/11 with buildings destroyed or severely damaged, and thousands of lives lost 18 years ago, at least part of this passage in Luke brings that to mind.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 20, 2019
      Apology, Atonement, and Forgiveness“A big part of atonement is doing the work because it is the right thing to do, rather than as a way to ‘earn’ forgiveness. To my mind, forgiveness is more about the harmed person coming to terms with the damage that was done to them and reaching a point where they are at peace.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 19, 2019
      A Maker of Peace“In this time of great change in the church, and the church’s role in our lives, Theodore of Tarsus is a beacon of hope. The church was no less tumultuous then. Theodore seems to have had a clear vision for making room for everyone – finding a way for all who wanted to be in the church to have a space.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulSeptember 18, 2019
      The Beauty of Letting Go“It seems hard to imagine that now, but the truth is that each leaf releases its hold on the branch because there is already the dream and anticipation of spring gathering itself up so that, come spring, new leaves will be born again from that same branch.  The tree doesn’t shed its leaves only from a posture of giving, but so that it can receive new blessings, new life, new growth.”... Read more...
    • 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...
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    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 21, 2019
      Weekend Roundup for September 21Lots of bishop news, an ancient Galilean church, a plant focused liturgy; its our weekend roundup of news from around the world... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 20, 2019
      House of Bishops Issues “Message of Love and Solidarity”Via the Episcopal Church Office for Public Affairs: A Message of Love and Solidarity from the Bishops and Spouses to The Episcopal Church For many bishops and bishops’ spouses of The Episcopal Church, next summer’s Lambeth Conference has become the occasion for a mixture of joy and sorrow, hope and disappointment. We cherish the bonds of affection that we enjoy with our Anglican siblings around the world. Gathering in prayer, study, and fellowship with our spiritual family is a gift for which […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 20, 2019
      Bishops Participate in Climate StrikeAccording to a press release from ENS, members of the House of Bishops stepped out of their meetings this afternoon in Minneapolis to participate in the climate strike. Bishops Marc Andrus of California and Douglas Fisher of Western Massachusetts authored the following statement: Tens of thousands of young people are mobilizing at this moment in New York and across the United States, standing up for climate action and climate justice. Greta Thunberg, the young Swedish climate activist who electrified […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 19, 2019
      Court rules breakaway cannot call itself The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina“The Court finds it undisputed that the Defendants infringed on TEC and TECSC’s marks, diluted TEC’s marks and engaged in false advertising regarding their affiliation with TECSC and their identity. Therefore, as detailed below, the Court issues an injunction against further trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 19, 2019
      House of Bishops meets, discusses upcoming Lambeth ConferenceThis week, bishops from across the Episcopal Church are gathered in Minneapolis for a meeting of the House of Bishops.  The meeting, which began on September 17, will conclude on September 20.  The opening topic for the group was Lambeth Conference, an international meeting of bishops in the Anglican Communion, which begins July 22, 2020.  The initial meeting, which sought to share information about the conference, also took up the subject of the exclusion of spouses of LGBTQ+ bishops. Lambeth Conference, […]... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadSeptember 19, 2019
      Further Action on Bishop Love’s Nov 10, 2018 Pastoral Letter and Pastoral DirectivePresiding Bishop Curry: “I am aware that Bishop Love’s conduct in this regard may constitute a canonical offense.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / 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...
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    • Featured Story / The MagazineSeptember 21, 2019
      My Song is Love Unknown: The Crucifixion as a Love StoryThe cross represents a story, as is the function of a symbol; and there are two sides to that story, which are inherently intertwined.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineSeptember 21, 2019
      Book Review: Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible“The Bible invites—almost demands—our questions,” writes Lutheran pastor Debbie Blue in Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / 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...
    • Recent Stories / 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...
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