The House of Bishops' Response to the six-year Living in Love and Faith 'listening' process says lawyers have advised them that the official Doctrine of Marriage would remain, despite the Church, from now on "joyfully welcoming and recognising permanent, stable same sex relationships" through services and prayers of blessing.
Read more"We at the Office of Government Relations are committed to restoring access to abortion for all in line with our mandate from the General Convention," explained Episcopal Church Policy Advisor Rushad Thomas, who moderated a panel featuring United Methodist Pastor Carolyn Davis and Glenn Northern of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).
Read moreThe bishops met on Tuesday to finalise recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church's position on sexuality, according to the BBC.
The broadcaster said it spoke with several bishops present at the meeting who said the Church teaching that Holy Matrimony exists only between one man and one woman would not change nor be put to a vote at the General Synod next month.
Read moreOrji expressed his joy over his reception into the College saying, "It's been a pleasure to come back to the ACNA. I'm grateful to Archbishop Foley Beach and the College of Bishops for warmly welcoming me back. This is where the Lord has brought us and wants us to be, to be part of building and contributing to the well-being of this Province."
Read moreThe numbers were impressive. For example, six out of the seven Bishops were there in person. In total there were 161 delegates and 42 observers.
Read moreThe Parish Episcopal School canceled conversation on Fentanyl crisis
The conference was originally set to include a presentation from Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner on the deadly fentanyl crisis, which has plagued the border state. The presentation was, however, canceled.
Read moreRoseberry said that since its founding, the mission of LeaderWorks has been to support clergy, congregations, and the Province in their ministry efforts. "To that end, we have produced a series of videos for the new Book of Common Prayer, developed stewardship curriculum for the Province, worked with Rectors and bishops to revision and accomplish their mission.
Read moreIn 2021 the CoN decided to realign its mission Dioceses in North America. The Primate stated that all CoN affiliated churches in the Church of Nigeria North American Mission (CONNAM) must begin and complete their transition to new diocese by May 31, 2022.
Read moreTHE ACNA CONNECTION
It cannot be denied that as Pope, Benedict XVI, sometimes referred to as "God's Rottweiler" had an impact on Anglicanism.
But even before God's Rottweiler -- a name Benedict earned for his unyielding stance on moral issues -- became Pope he left an indelible mark upon what would become the Anglican Church in North America.
Read moreCombined with that is the assumption that the cathedral needs to stay put, despite deferred maintenance, a lack of modern meeting space, and an environmental footprint straight from the set of "Madmen."
And let's not forget Episcopal Church headquarters. The denomination says it clings to the costly heap because it needs to be near the U.N. As if the U.N. cares what 1.5 million primarily geriatric Episcopalians think.
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