St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper VA, near the epicenter of today’s quake, has suffered extensive damage. According to reports the “the Nave has been separated from the Narthex”. The local building inspector has condemned the building.
Day: August 23, 2011
Earthquake damage at National Cathedral
“The central tower of Washington National Cathedral, sustained significant damage in the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Tuesday afternoon.”
Earthquake near Richmond, VA
(UPDATED) A large earthquake has hit central Virginia and the D.C. area and was felt throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Damage and injuries are not yet fully known.
“Time to panic about kid’s education”
A recently released report has some sobering news for American parents. Children in the U.S. are falling further behind world standards in education. Some of that may be due to an increasing focus in other nations, but it’s alarming that the American system isn’t able to keep pace. LZ Granderson writing on CNN’s blog makes […]
The top 25 progressive theologians
Who do progressive clergy read? A group of thirty United Church of Canada clergy listed their top 25 theologians. There are a number of Episcopalian and Anglican writers in the mix. Marcus Borg tops the list which includes Barbara Brown Taylor, John Spong and even N.T. Wright. Take a look at the list here. Who’s […]
Sightings
sit at your window and be deeply and penetratingly aware. Whatever you see is God’s offering to you. Whatever you see is a prayer!
