Lectionary Consultation Studies Anti-Judaism
A further draft of the Consultation on Common Texts’ statement is expected in August and will be circulated to member denominations for comment.
Sunday’s Readings: Vine and Branches
The branches abide in the vine, drawing essential life-giving nourishment. “Without me,” Jesus says, “apart from me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5b).
Episcopal HBCU’s Finances Are Worse than Previously Realized
Saint Augustine’s debt is more than three times what was previously reported
Executive Council Reunites with Recovering PB — in Person!
By Kirk Petersen For the first time in more than a year, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry physically attended a meeting of the Executive Council beginning April 18 — and the council rejoiced. A succession of health issues have robbed Curry of much of the final year of his nine-year term as the 27th presiding […]
Bishop Justin Holcomb Addresses Sexual Abuse
“Safe Church initiatives matter to me and my wife deeply personally, professionally, and pastorally,” Bishop Justin Holcomb said. “Sexual abuse is a worldwide epidemic, and I do not use language of epidemic lightly.”
Scholars Discuss Anglican Congress, ‘Toronto Manifesto’
The “MRI at 60” conference was dedicated to retired Bishop Terry Brown, the Canadian Church Historical Society president who died just days before the event he had organized.
Bishop Budde on Courage in Decisive Moments
Reminding us from the start of spiritual writer Henri Nouwen’s memorable words that “the most personal is the most universal,” Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde introduces us to figures both familiar and lesser-known, whose stories can inspire us in our own journeys.
Dean Defends Seminary’s Lease Deal with Music School
In a low-key, conversational session with 15 participants, Dean Ian S. Markham revealed that under a proposed 99-year lease, the music school would cover all of $32 million in deferred maintenance on General’s campus, which dates to 1817.