Gay Jennings, the President of the House of Deputies, has written an op-Ed today for the Religion News Service. She argues strongly for the need for religious leaders to speak out against the harsh, anti-LGBTQ laws now taking effect in Uganda and Nigeria. She points out that Western Christian missionaries brought biblical literalism with them …
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There have been gripping photos spreading around social media this week of priests standing between riot police and protesters in the heart of Kiev.
In more news from Lambeth, Justin Welby has announced a trip to several African nations, beginning Thursday. In a press release issued today, the Archbishop of Canterbury announced his plan to visit several African countries this week, including South Sudan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has weighed in on international economic matters, calling for reforms at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund,
Monday, January 27, 2014 – Week of 3 Epiphany, Year Two [Go to Mission St Clare for an online version of the Daily Office including today’s scripture readings.] Today’s Readings for the Daily Office: Psalms 41, 52 (morning) // 44 (evening) Genesis 14:(1-7)8-24 Hebrews 8:1-13 John 4:43-54 Today’s gospel story centers on either an amazing …
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