Monthly Archives: June 2019

A position in search of a theological rationale: Symptoms of evangelical Anglican disarray on same-sex marriage Christopher BrittainPosted Wed 26 Jun 2019, 11:00amUpdated Wed 26 Jun 2019, 11:46am The rhetoric employed by opponents of same-sex marriage in the Anglican Communion has reached … Continue reading →

Synod of bishops to discuss ordaining married men Jun 19, 2019by Thomas Reese, Religion News ServiceOpinionVatican Pope Francis greets indigenous representatives in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, on Jan. 19, 2018. Standing with thousands of indigenous Peruvians, Francis declared the Amazon the “heart of … Continue reading →

The meaning of self-determination: Indigenous Anglican leaders envision future church BY MATT GARDNER -June 19, 20190198 When members of General Synod gather in Vancouver this July, they will vote on an amendment that could give life to a self-determining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada.  The proposed amendment to Canon XXII would … Continue reading →

Richard Hooker and Puritans: Of sundry things, in the light of reason 14 JUNE 201940 Richard Hooker’s engagement with the Puritans has much to teach those who debate scripture today, says John Barton ALAMY A 1641 woodcut in a tract which … Continue reading →

Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31                   Romans 5: 105 John 16: 12-15 Thank you, Father Chris, for the privilege of presiding at this Mass and preaching on this Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. I begin by acknowledging my debt to God … Continue reading →

South African Anglican priest to discuss the healing of memories with Pope Francis Posted on: June 14, 2019 2:16 PM South African Anglican priest and social justice activist, Michael Lapsley, will have a private meeting with Pope Francis tomorrow (Saturday).Photo … Continue reading →

Presiding Bishop’s Pride Month statement honors LGBTQ EpiscopaliansEpiscopal Church Office of Public AffairsPosted 4 hours ago Back to Press Releases  Presiding Bishop Michael Curry today offered the following statement: Jesus said: “I give you a new commandment, that you love … Continue reading →

A group of Pentecostal Christians showed up at Pride to apologize for their homophobia They held signs that read “I used to be a Bible-banging homophobe. Sorry!” and gave out hugs to anyone who would accept their apology. ❤️🏳️‍🌈🥰By Alex Bollinger Monday, … Continue reading →

As General Synod approaches, scripture shows us we can speak the same language—even if we’re not of the same mind. The feast of Pentecost is one of my favourite celebrations of the church year. In recent years, a church decorated … Continue reading →

Editorial: Francis treats church’s internal ‘sickness’ Francis has no intention of shrinking from the difficult task of changing a deeply entrenched culture Jun 7, 2019by NCR Editorial StaffOpinionVatican CNS-francis c.jpg Pope Francis leads an audience with participants in the Congress for … Continue reading →