Day: November 17, 2013

Episcopalians vote on fossil fuel company divestment

The Lead

Many diocesan conventions have met over the last few weeks. One issue that has come up in many is divestment from oil company stocks. The Diocese of Southern Ohio voted against divestment, The Diocese of Oregon amended the original language of divestment to study the issues involved and Olympia (Western Washington) voted to divest. The

On being a slacker

Speaking to the Soul

Psalm 66, 67 (Morning) Psalm 19, 46 (Evening) 1 Maccabees. 2:29-43,49-50 Acts 28:14b-23 Luke 16:1-13 Our Gospel reading today, also known as “The parable of the dishonest manager,” is one that often leaves us scratching our heads. “Did I just hear that right? Did Jesus praise that old slacker? He just cheated his own boss …

On being a slacker Read More »

Durham lights up

The Lead

About 200,000 people are expected to visit Durham city centre to see the return of Lumiere Festival, Durham County Council says. One of the main attractions sees Durham Cathedral, UK, turned into a canvas for a projected light show about the Lindisfarne Gospels.

The Episcopal Café seeks to be an independent voice, reporting and reflecting on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican tradition.  The Café is not a platform of advocacy, but it does aim to tell the story of the church from the perspective of Progressive Christianity.  Our collective sympathy, as the Café, lies with the project of widening the circle of inclusion within the church and empowering all the baptized for the role to which they have been called as followers of Christ.

The opinions expressed at the Café are those of individual contributors, and, unless otherwise noted, should not be interpreted as official statements of a parish, diocese or other organization. The art and articles that appear here remain the property of their creators.

All Content  © 2017 Episcopal Café