News Updates

News Updates

January 2006

• Anglican Communion Challenges Focus of Conference in Charleston, S.C.

  The inaugural “Mere Anglicanism” conference was held Jan. 19-21 at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul in Charleston, S.C. Approximately 250 gathered to hear Dr. Os Guinness deliver three talks on “Third Mission to the West: Opportunities and Challenges in Winning Back our Civilization,” and the Rev. Stephen Noll of Uganda Christian University speak on “Global Anglicanism: A Blueprint.” Both addresses were later discussed by panels of respected academicians, clergy, and active laity. The conference was dedicated to the memory of Diane Knippers, the late president of the Institute for Religion and Democracy.

  Posted on January 31, 2006

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• Network Relief Agency Distributed $1.5 Million in 2005

  The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF), the outreach arm of the Anglican Communion Network, dispersed more than $1.5 million in grants for aid projects in partnership with Anglicans from a number of countries in the Global South during its first year of operation.

  Posted on January 31, 2006

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• Pennsylvania Bishop 'Committed to Staying,' Won't Resign

  The Bishop of Pennsylvania, the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Bennison, Jr., has rejected a request from the standing committee, stating in an e-mail message to the clergy that he will not resign.

  Posted on January 30, 2006

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• Retreats and Conferences

  A selection of retreats, workshops, and conferences scheduled for the coming months.

  Posted on January 30, 2006

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• Clergy Attitudes Toward Episcopal Church Surveyed

  The CREDO Institute and the Presiding Bishop’s Office of Pastoral Development are sponsoring a research project to study “identity in the Episcopal Church.”

  Posted on January 30, 2006

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• Dueling Deities

  And other Anglican diversions. (By David Kalvelage)

  Posted on January 30, 2006

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• Standing Committee Asks Bishop Bennison to Resign

  By unanimous vote, the standing committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania has asked its Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Bennison, Jr., to retire or resign. Standing Committee member the Rev. Glen M. Matis, rector of the Church of the Resurrection in Philadelphia, told The Living Church "the actions of the Standing Committee involved judgments concerning trusts and the bishop's ability to lead the diocese now." The Standing Committee is expected to issue a formal statement shortly.

  Posted on January 26, 2006

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• P.B. Nominees Announced

  Four bishops have been selected as nominees to succeed the Most Rev. Frank Griswold as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop made the announcement Jan. 25.

  Posted on January 25, 2006

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• Bishop Bane on His Decision to Resign

  The Rt. Rev. David C. Bane Jr., has been under increasing pressure to resign as Bishop of Southern Virginia. At a pre-council hearing Oct. 1, Bishop Bane announced his resignation effective at the conclusion of diocesan council next February. He spoke with The Living Church about his time as bishop and his opinion on the roots and nature of the conflict.

  Posted on January 24, 2006

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• Real Repentance

  When I hear people saying that they “come to church to feel good,” it worries me. (By Caroline Kramer)

  Posted on January 24, 2006

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