News Updates

News Updates

7/19/2004

• A Contemporary Traditional Challenge

  With the launching of “A Godly Competition,” at least some Episcopalians should have a more positive impression of the Prayer Book Society. (By David Kalvelage)

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• The Lambeth Commission: Possible Outcomes

  So far little has been said about the possible long-term results. (By Tony Clavier)

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• Separation and Sadness

  Nearly lost amidst the fallout from the New Hampshire consecration is the agony that occurs in the separation of local churches. (from the Editorial page)

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• Racial Reconciliation at UBE Meeting

  Before the board members of the Union of Black Episcopalians decided to have this year’s annual conference in Cincinnati, they first had to weigh the options of going to Cincinnati, a city that has had racial conflict in recent years, and one which is under an economic boycott from local African American leadership.

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• Brotherhood of St. Andrew Looks to DOK as Example

  The Brotherhood of St. Andrew took steps to ensure its vitality during three days of meetings punctuated by worship, prayer and fellowship July 8-11 in New Orleans.

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• San Diego County Clears ECS of Wrongdoing

  Auditors for San Diego County have found no evidence of wrongdoing by Episcopal Community Services (ECS). A separate investigation by an independent panel appointed by the Rt. Rev. Gethin Hughes, Bishop of San Diego, and the ECS Board of Directors is continuing a more comprehensive examination of impropriety and mismanagement by ECS.

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• Kenyan Bishop Warns of Need to Discipline Episcopal Church

  At a separate meeting place during General Synod debate, a Kenyan bishop told Anglican Mainstream members of the Church of England synod that he was not optimistic about the future of the Anglican Communion if the Lambeth Commission fails to recommend discipline of the Episcopal Church.

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• Colorado Bishops and Policies Scrutinized

  After a June 9 meeting to clarify appropriate sexual boundaries for clergy in the Diocese of Colorado, confusion has begun to give way to indignation over what appears to be two sets of rules: an unwritten one for sexually active homosexual persons and an official written one which requires faithfulness in marriage and celibacy in all other circumstances for everyone else.

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