April 15, 2013
[Episcopal Diocese of Newark] Speaking to more than 200 members of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh congregations from around northern New Jersey, Diocese of Newark Bishop Mark Beckwith said, “…never in my 34 years [of ordained ministry] have I seen an issue that’s surfaced so quickly and so urgently, …that’s galvanized people in such a powerful way,” as the issue of gun violence...
[Episcopal Church Office of Communication] As people gathered for the Second Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference, beginning April 16, a day-long tour provided time to get to know, learn and become acquainted with the host city, Okinawa.
The weather was a delightful 71 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny with a light breeze. Okinawa, an important port for incoming goods, consists of 160 islands with 1.4 million people, reflecting 1 percent of the population of Japan. From the...
[Episcopal Diocese of Washington] This blog is part of a series in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month. Each Saturday in April, we will feature addiction awareness blogs written by clergy and lay people from throughout the Diocese of Washington.
Living with addiction can be hell. As I write this blog, the week after Easter Sunday, the week after celebrating the risen Christ and new life and resurrection, this hell can seem like a paradox to the...
[Lambeth Palace -- Press Release] Addressing claims that foreign aid is a waste of British taxpayers’ money, Archbishop Justin writes that “not all aid is good, but not all aid is dead.”
Writing on his blog today, Archbishop Justin acknowledged recent criticisms in the press that a proportion of foreign aid gets wasted or sucked up in corruption....
April 12, 2013
[Episcopal Public Policy Network] Migel’s small plot of maize crop appeared infested with weeds; tall green plants disrupted the ordered rows of corn stalks. But Migel explained that the green legume, indigenous to Chiapas, Mexico, functioned as a natural fertilizer by extracting nitrogen from the air and enriching the soil.
Migel then took us to his garden. He had interspersed basil and oregano plants among his tomatoes and peppers. Their powerful smell keeps away...
April 11, 2013
[The Episcopal Church in South Carolina press release] The Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg, [provisional] bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, has written letters to clergy members in the diocese, asking them to make clear whether they wish to remain with The Episcopal Church or depart and give up their ministry in the church.
Letters were sent to approximately 140 priests and deacons who did...
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs -- Press Release] The Episcopal Church and the Church of Sweden are sponsoring a two-day environmental event, “Sustaining hope in the face of climate change” in Washington DC on May 1 and 2.
The public is invited to attend the Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon events held at St. John’s Episcopal Church Lafayette Square for no charge....
April 10, 2013
[Church of England -- Press Release] The Church of England’s view of the long-established meaning of marriage has been outlined in a new report – “Men and Women in Marriage” – published this week by the Church’s Faith and Order Commission.
The publication (attached) includes a foreword from the Archbishops of...
April 9, 2013
[Thistle Farms -- Press Release] The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has recognized Thistle Farms, a social enterprise for women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction, as part of its Neighborhood Builder® program. The recognition awards high-performing nonprofits that have made a significant impact in the community working in the bank’s priority funding areas of housing, jobs and hunger...