Day: May 12, 2012

Can you fire a parishioner?

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

A satisfied customer will tell one person, while an unhappy customer will tell seven people.

Church shooting reminder that forgiveness is necessary

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

Derek Olsen, frequent contributor to Daily Episcopalian, writes in the

Walter Wink: rise in glory

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

Walter Wink, one of the most influential Bible scholars and theologians died May 10 at age 76.

Rosa Parks remembered at National Cathedral

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

The National Cathedral in Washington DC dedicated a stone carving of Rosa Parks yesterday according to

When “none of the above” doesn’t fit

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

Kate Blanchard, writing at Religion Dispatches, reflects on her spiritual journey and finds that none of the usual labels–religious, spiritual or atheist–fit. She proposes an alternative.

Shabbat Shalom

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Say to the Israelite people thus: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe complete rest, a sacred occasion commemorated with loud blasts. You shall not work at your occupations; and you shall bring an offering by fire to the LORD. The LORD […]

Do churches exist to support clergy?

| Posted on May 12, 2012 |

by George Clifford Is supporting their clergy the raison d’être for congregations to exist? In 2010, half of the 6,794 congregations in The Episcopal Church (TEC) had an average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 65 or fewer people; 58% of TEC congregations had fewer than 200 active, baptized members and only 15% have more than 500 […]

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