News Updates

News Updates

October 2004

• Two Seattle Churches Seek Independence

  Saying that the Episcopal Church lacked accountability, the rectors of two parishes in the Diocese of Olympia told the Rt. Rev. Vincent Warner on Oct. 19 that their congregations had voted overwhelmingly to seek independence from the Episcopal Church and to affiliate with the Rt. Rev. Robinson Cavalcanti, Bishop of Recife in the Anglican Province of Brazil.

  Posted on October 20, 2004

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• Parish Clergy See Hope, Concerns

  The day after release of the Windsor Report, parish clergy were conducting Bible studies, funerals and other business of the church, but a number of them took time to offer their comments to The Living Church.

  Posted on October 20, 2004

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• Commission Members Reflect on Report

  Three bishops who served on the Lambeth Commission that prepared the Windsor Report released on Oct. 18 offered reflections on the process that led to the report’s completion, and on the impact they hope it will have.

  Posted on October 20, 2004

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• Leaders Weigh in on Report’s Impact

  Within hours of the release of the highly anticipated report of the Lambeth Commission on Communion, clergy and lay leaders from around the world were weighing in with observations, opinions, and predictions.

  Posted on October 20, 2004

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• Lambeth Commission Report Released

  The Lambeth Commission on Communion has released its report .

  Posted on October 18, 2004

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• Wilbur Held: An Appreciation for an Episcopal Musician

  A prominent figure in Episcopal Church music celebrated his 90th birthday on Aug. 20. If, that is, he was able to take time off from composing, substituting on Sunday mornings, and playing recitals, weddings, and funerals. (By Dale E. Elliott)

  Posted on October 18, 2004

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• Language for a Distant God

  The matter of liturgies and hymns using so-called “inclusive” or “expansive” language seems to have gotten lost over the past few years. Owing to the relative silence in the midst of the continuing exploration of these texts, one could come to the conclusion that the use of this language is a done deal. (By Ward Nelson)

  Posted on October 18, 2004

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• New Organ Spurs Colonial Church's Restoration

  St. Pau'l's Church, Rock Creek -- "Washington's best-kept secret" — improves its s presentation of the arts. (By Patricia Nakamura)

  Posted on October 18, 2004

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• No Longer Welcome?

  The Diocese of Chicago has many examples that demonstrate a growing sense of alienation in the Church since General Convention. (By Douglas LeBlanc)

  Posted on October 11, 2004

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• The Commission Explained

  Some basic information about the Lambeth Commission on Communion. (by David Kalvelage)

  Posted on October 11, 2004

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