Saturday, May 6, 2017

Church of Ireland delegates defeat motion on public service for same-sex couples

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From Ireland- A motion that Church of Ireland bishops investigate developing a public thanksgiving service for legally married same-sex co...

Hungry, scared South Sudanese stay in cathedral compound for protection

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From NCR- The Rev. Bang Akuei Nyuol, an Anglican who serves as regional director for the South Sudan Council of Churches, said government ...

Why some religious groups oppose the Republican health bill

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From Salt Lake- She quoted a Catholic nun, Sister Simone Campbell, who has said, "This is not the faithful way forward and must be re...

'Crazy Christians' author bringing his Jesus message to Hammons Field

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From Western Missouri- When Steve Rottgers first heard Michael Curry preach, the West Missouri Episcopal priest knew he was hearing someth...

Greater 501(c)3 Freedom

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From The Living Church- Churches in the United States may now exercise more freedom of speech on political issues, thanks to an executive ...

Archbishop of Canterbury makes surprise visit to Gaza

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From The Guardian- The archbishop of Canterbury has made a surprise visit to Gaza during his 12-day tour of the Holy Land. Justin Welby sp...

A Pastor and the loss of his child.

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From Empty Arms- Everyone knows there are certain things you just don’t say when a baby dies. Especially as the chaplain. Silence is prefe...
Friday, May 5, 2017

12 years after being destroyed by fire, Iqaluit's igloo church is finally debt-free

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From Canada- Twelve years after it was destroyed by arson, Iqaluit's iconic igloo church — St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral — is debt...

Trump is encouraging pastors to push politics. Here's how that's gotten them in trouble before

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From The LA Times- All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena Two days before the 2004 presidential election, a guest speaker at All Saints Epi...

“Awakening the Spirit” Event in Springfield Aims Strengthen Community

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From West Missouri- Springfield has played host to several political rallies and marches in recent months, with crowds ranging from the ...

CNY Episcopal bishop to bless motorcyclists then drive her Harley in Jordan church's ride

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From Central New York- When Jesus Christ sent out his disciples to spread his teachings in what the Bible calls the Great Commission, they...

1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land

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From Christian Today- As many as 1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq since the rise of Islamic State, according to an Iraqi MP. Speakin...

WHO IS WORSHIP FOR?

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From The Living Church- I was speaking recently with an evangelical friend who described how, at his large, affluent Presbyterian Church, ...

Who Owns a Pastor’s Body?

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From Sojourners- The other day, a female pastor posted in a private Facebook group for young clergy, sharing the first comment she receive...

Eligible for parole after 18 months in prison: The builder, the bishop, and a most violent crime

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From Cycling Tips- What happened next is simple to explain and impossible to understand. He was hit from behind by a car. The driver, who ...
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Archbishop reflects on meeting Iraqi Christians in Jordan

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From Justin Welby- Yesterday we visited St Paul's Anglican Church in Amman, Jordan. It is an extraordinary place - a congregation made...

The historic shift in the US Supreme Court’s religious makeup (plus or minus a Gorsuch)

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From Quartz- US Supreme Court justices are secular clerics of the highest order. The Constitution is their guiding document—a set of basic...

Brown County church organist admitted to November vandalism

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From Indiana- A Brown County church vandalized with Donald Trump graffiti shortly after the 2016 election wasn't targeted by pro-Tru...

Staying Put: A Look at the First 10 Years of Ministry

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From Alban- During my years in parish ministry I offered spiritual direction for clergy in the area. In the span of two years, four pastor...

Becoming Beloved Community: Introducing the Episcopal Church’s Long-Term Commitment to Racial Healing, Reconciliation and Justice

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From The Episcopal Church- Following a year of listening, consulting and reflection, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies ...
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

A CHURCH THAT WAS- by Peter Hitchens

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From First Things- Yes, I remember the Church of England, much more than a name, a living thing. As it happens, my own religiously confuse...

White American Evangelical Christianity Is a Bubble — and It’s About to Burst

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From Sojourners- Last Friday, Jerry Falwell, Jr. took to Fox News to proclaim that in Donald Trump, “evangelicals have found their dream p...

Head of Anglican church visits Christian refugees in Jordan

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From ABC News (more links below)- The head of the Anglican Church met with Iraqi refugees Tuesday during a visit to Jordan in which he cal...

'This isn't an attempt to storm Lambeth Palace': GAFCON not looking for split in Church

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From Premier UK- GAFCON, a worldwide group of conservative Anglicans, has told Premier it's not looking to break up the Church of Engl...

GAFCON should stay out of our territory, says Scottish Anglican leader

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From Christian Today- The leader of the Anglican church in Scotland has described as 'regrettable' the decision to appoint a '...

Refugee admissions down in Kansas, Wichita amid ‘uncertain times’

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From Kansas- In late January, Episcopal Migration Ministries-Wichita said it hoped to resettle another 110 refugees in Wichita between the...

Women Bishops speak out on gender justice

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From ACNS- The seven female bishops of the Provinces of the Anglican Church Australia and of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have used...

Churches vow to shelter immigrants

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From Seattle- Puget Sound-area faith leaders, gathered at St. Mark's Cathedral, delivered a May Day message of defiance to the Trump a...

Girl Scouts no longer "compatible" with Gospel, Archdiocese of Kansas City says

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From American Magazine (AP)- The archdiocese covering the Kansas City, Kansas, region and much of the eastern part of the state said Monda...

Bishop Karen Oliveto: ‘My presence changes the conversation’ on LGBTQ people

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From RNS- Last week’s decision by the United Methodist Church’s top court on the consecration of openly gay bishops may have been muddled,...