The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe has been named Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church. From TEC’s Office of Public Affairs:
Day: December 6, 2012
The true legacy of St. Nicholas
Before this St. Nicholas Day draws to a close, let’s take a few moments to ponder the life of this amazing historic figure:
This time around, Warren silent on draconian Ugandan law
Faithful America is urging evangelical preacher Rick Warren to speak out against a horrific law in Uganda which would sentence gays and lesbians to life in prison or even the death penalty. From the group’s Web site:
Lawrence insists he’s still Bishop of SC
From Episcopal News Service: Mark Lawrence, who led some of the members of the Diocese of South Carolina out of the Episcopal Church, has said he remains the bishop of the diocese, and called Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori’s Dec. 5 decision to accept his renunciation of orders as “superfluous.”
Opponents of marriage equality cite religion as major factor
A new Gallup poll indicates that religion is a major consideration for Americans who oppose legalization of same-sex marriage. Answering an open-ended question, 47 percent of those who oppose marriage equality say religion and the Bible are the top reasons. Supporters of same-sex marriage cite equal rights and personal freedom to explain their choice, and […]
St Nicholas
What would have happened, I wonder, if Everyday Mysteries With others she manages a website for the Diocese of Colorado highlighting congregations’ creative ministries: