From The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs: [September 29, 2016] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry has issued the following statement on the passing of Shimon Peres. We in the Episcopal Church join with our brothers and sisters throughout the world in mourning the passing of Shimon Peres. He will long […]
Day: September 29, 2016
Southern African Anglicans in conversation on LGBTI pastoral care
From the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (posted on its Facebook page): The Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s Provincial Synod is today beginning discussion on a resolution on pastoral care to people of LGBTI orientation. Proceedings began with Synod going into Conference, with a mediated panel discussion on the issue. Snippets of the debate can […]
Speaking to the Soul: Michaelmas
by Laurie Gudim It seems like everybody is afraid, these days. I know I am – afraid of the polarization in this country, of the escalating racism that is leading us to commit untold atrocities and of the ignorance worn like a badge of courage on the breasts of decent people. To reach for […]
From Forward Movement: Prayer through the final pre-election month
Forward Movement is offering a structure for 30 Days of Prayer, beginning October 9 and ending on November 9, the day after the U.S. presidential elections. From its letter of introduction: In the United States, we are in the midst of a contentious election season. Potential voters are discerning how to vote, but observers inside […]