The Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath currently underway at Washington National Cathedral and other churches is a “remarkably inspiring idea,” says Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, who is president of Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.
Savitri Hensman, writing in the Guardian, says Archbishop Justin Welby can follow up his appreciation for faithful gay relationships with “practical measures, he could strengthen the Church of England’s credibility in sharing the good news of God’s love for all.”
David Brooks reflects on what makes movements vital and what makes movements die. One sign of death: closing ranks in a search for purity.
NBC News posted two images from St. Peter’s Square. One taken in 2005 at Pope John Paul’s funeral, a few days before the announcement of Pope Benedict, the other from taken Tuesday at the announcement of Pope Francis.
Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman writes about how he has come to believe in marriage equality.
I imagine that at each moment, God’s Spirit is working, speaking, yearning, drawing my mind and intention toward the good.
The Rev. Dr. Tory Baucum, Rector of Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax, VA, has terminated the dialogue with the Episcopal Bishop of Virginia, the Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston.
by Sylvia Miller-Mutia The other day I convened the mid year meeting of the Youth & Family Ministry Team at our church, a team that includes everybody involved with or interested in ministry with children, youth, or parents in our congregation. In light of our meeting, I found myself less interested in what the Gospel …
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