In light of the news that the Lutherans in Ethiopia have completely severed relationships with the Church of Sweden and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the question arises “Why is the Anglican Communion so resilient?”
David Porter, Archbishop Welby’s Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace, reflect on his journey into the ministry of reconciliation.
Jon Huntsman, former GOP governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador to China and Singapore and a lifelong Mormon, says marriage equality is a conservative cause. .
Renowned Bangladeshi diplomat Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury will be telling Anglican women from around the world that the end of violence against women is only one step in ensuring gender equality.
Bishop Robert Wright of Atlanta opened the session of Georgia House of Representatives yesterday. In his remarks, he focused on gun laws and help for the “ignorant, the indigent and the immigrant.” Some considered his remarks impolite.
When we make laws today, if they are going to reflect the original laws of God, they will need to promote the welfare of the poor and vulnerable and they will need to make provision for hospitality for the stranger. These are core expectations throughout the witness of scripture.
by Will Hocker A couple months ago, our rector, Paul Fromberg, asked me how I can work as a pediatric hospital chaplain. That is, how do I bear being with children as they suffer. I knew, as the words came out of my mouth, that I was scratching the surface of something I barely understand. …
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