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England Loses a Beloved Bishop and Appoints Another

Two recent changes in the Church of England’s House of Bishops give a glimpse of the personalities who comprise that body.

Sunday’s Readings

God’s Eyes (Lent 4, Year A)

As the Lord said to Samuel, “the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

GAFCON Nixes Primus Plan

With only five of its primates in attendance, leaders backpedaled on what had been hyped as a historic moment for conservative Anglicanism.

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AI and the Church with Arlie Coles and George Sumner

What is AI? What can it currently, actually, do? Should Christians accept, or resist? 

People and Places, 3/11

This is the first of two columns from the March edition of TLC. It includes appointments and ordinations.

Iranian Priest: ‘A Moment We Couldn’t Have Imagined’

Iranian Christian leaders urged for prayers for the country and the broader region as war enters its second week.

Pittsburgh Dean Arrested

Aidan Smith was charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property. He was detained overnight and posted bail for his release.

Priest Who Led Kansas Nonprofit Pleads Guilty

The Rev. Robert (Bobby) Smith admitted in federal court on February 19 to devising a scheme to defraud Saint Francis Ministries.

People and Places, March 4

This is the second of two columns from the February 8 edition of TLC. It includes appointments, retirements, and church closures.

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Books and Culture

Parabolic Economics

In Exploring the Financial Parables of Jesus: The Economy of Grace and the Generosity of God, Keith Bodner directs us to see new vistas and familiar terrain with fresh insight.

Bernadette, the Musical: ‘She Saw Something’

Set between Bernadette’s seeing the apparition and her decision to become a nun, the musical explores the curious space of doubt and faith.

Thoughtful and Challenging Books for Lent

The season of Lent is a natural time for Christians to seek useful texts to aid them in their discipline.

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ACNA’s Acting Abp. Sues Former Bishop for Defamation

Bishop Julian Dobbs accuses former chaplaincy bishop Derek Jones of repeated false statements about his handling of two financial matters.

Updates to the Nairobi-Cairo Proposals Released

The Communion's five regional primates will share the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry and the ACC would lose its president in revised proposals.

Amid Attacks, Connecticut Pilgrims Shelter in Jerusalem

The pilgrims were in Bethlehem when sirens blared after the United States launched an attack against Iran.

Mothers’ Union Leader Runs to Raise Awareness, Funds

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Matter Matters

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Neuroscience in the Pews with Rod Wilson

What can we learn from neuroscience to explore questions in theology and ministry?

Cancelled Sexism Panel Ignites ACNA Conflict

Interim ACNA leader Julian Dobbs canceled the event on sexism and abuse prevention amid rancor that threatens to undo the church’s “two integrities” on women’s ordination.

Local Rector to Lead S.W. Virginia Diocese

In her third decade of ordained ministry, Karin MacPhail has already served in numerous leadership roles in the diocese she will lead.

Executive Council Selects Pittsburgh for GC 2030

Carolyn Lee Mok, a lay leader from the Diocese of Rochester, was elected to serve the remaining term of a resigned council member.

Faith Leaders in Wales Condemn Assisted Suicide

Bishops of the Church in Wales have spoken out against the practice, while their North American colleagues remain largely silent.

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