Reflections from Rick Lord on Leadership, Transformation, and Things That Keep Human Life Distinctively Human
From the Washington Post: The Vatican is making it easier for Anglicans — priests, members and parishes — to convert to Catholicism. Some say this is further recognition of the substantial overlap in faith, doctrine and spirituality between the Catholic and Anglican traditions; others see it as poaching that could further divide the Anglican Communion. [...]
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The Episcopal Church’s General Convention office has produced a 25-page summary of actions of the 76th General Convention available as a downloadable, searchable PDF. From Episcopal Life Online- The 76th General Convention, meeting in Anaheim, California, July 8-17, acted on or referred every one of the 419 resolutions it considered. Below is an unofficial, unaudited, [...]
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From the Living Church: In a 2,800-word reflection on The Episcopal Church’s relationship to the broader Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of Canterbury on Monday again emphasized that the Communion may follow a two-track model in its future structure. Archbishop Rowan Williams twice described the blessing of same-sex couples as involving a chosen lifestyle, and mentioned [...]
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The Diocese of Virginia has released letters from its three bishops. Our Bishop Coadjutor, Shannon Johnston will become the Diocesan Bishop in October. Below is his letter. All three letters can be read here. A Letter from Bishop Johnston Dear Diocesan Family, With the conclusion of General Convention, the beginning of my time as your [...]
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Though I’ve attended the triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church almost as long as I’ve been a priest, this is the first time that I have watched from afar, and with the development of live webcasts and Twitter feeds such as those found at the TEC Media Hub, one can certainly feel as though [...]
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