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May 30 2005
NEVADA: Episcopal bishop talks about change in diocese
Congregations in the diocese did not gather and had no structure, she said. Jefferts Schori divided the diocese into four areas, which now meet several times a year.
Urban challenges
There is much more to do. Most importantly is to respond to the urban growth in Las Vegas and the Reno/Sparks area, she said.
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May 29 2005
LONDON: Church to let gay clergy 'marry' but they must stay celibate
The decision is likely to reopen the row over homosexuality that has split the worldwide Anglican communion. It may also overshadow an international meeting of senior bishops next month designed to heal rifts between liberals and conservatives over the issue.
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement estimates that within five years 1,500 homosexual Anglican clergy will have registered under the new law, which comes into force on December 5.
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May 29 2005
LONDON: Church urged to reconsider investments with Israel
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has been consulted about the plan.
Canon Brian Grieves, the US church's representative on the Anglican Peace and Justice Network, which drew up the report, said that the aim was to "engage" with companies doing business in Israel.
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May 29 2005
A Statement by the Connecticut Six
By word and action he has challenged essentials of faith including the nature of revelation, the person and work of Jesus, the authority of Scripture, and human sexuality. In June 2003, he ordained two non-celibate homosexuals to the diaconate.
At General Convention 2003, he voted to confirm the election of V. Gene Robinson as bishop of New Hampshire; voted for approval of the blessing of same-sex unions; and voted against a resolution upholding the authority of Scripture.
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May 29 2005
NEW JERSEY: Church doors closing
"I haven't accepted it." said Mildred Dowd, 83, a member for 50 years. "And I won't until the last day comes and I realize we will not be coming back."
St. Mary's decline from its 1960s peak of 200 families to the current congregation of 18 isn't unusual. A similar saga is unfolding in many mainline Protestant churches in North Jersey and nationwide, prompting painful soul-searching among church leaders.
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May 28 2005
EASTON: Episcopal Administrator Charged with Theft
According to police records obtained by the Easton Star-Democrat, Ms Swartz's alleged defalcations were first discovered in November 2004, when an unauthorized payroll check written by Ms Swartz to herself in December 2003 for $1,345 came to light.
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May 28 2005
MIDLAND, TX: Congregation of St. Nicholas' to worship together one last time
"Bishop Ohl's instruction that we leave our church home hurts deeply, but it's clear God is calling us to stand up for Biblical values and share Christ's love in new ways," Stasney said.
"We are standing with the majority of Christians throughout the world and throughout time."
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May 27 2005
ENGLAND: Nottingham church looks for tolerance from ACC
The degree of welcome extended to delegates from North America is uncertain. The Primates, in a statement in February, asked them to withdraw from official representation. Whether this means exclusion from the programme of events and receptions being planned is still uncertain.
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May 27 2005
VANCOUVER: "I stand with your bishop" says Canadian Primate
Then the primate made his position clear by saying, "I stand with your bishop."
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May 27 2005
NIGERIA: Province reaches out to assist the Anglican Church of Congo
Many years of civil war in the Congo DR has killed some 3 million people, rendering millions more homeless and completely ruined the country’s economy. The Church is also affected by this colossal loss of human lives and property. Stories abound of families sharing sleeping accommodation by observing shifts. Feeding is a problem as well as education with the clergy even finding it difficult to send their children to school.
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