You will no doubt have heard about the decisions taken at the Church of England General Synod last month in respect of the Living in Love and Faith process. This outcome is not what we wanted but, sadly, not unexpected. As a partner church of Crosslinks, I …
“At the conclusion of a lengthy process of discernment, culminating in two days of interviews on 13 and 14 December, the Crown Nominations Commission considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Carlisle has, very sadly, not been able reach the level …
Suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) insurgents killed a woman and abducted a man in Kasese this week. The ADF is an Islamist rebel group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), considered a terrorist organization with the motive of …
A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services for the first time from Sunday, December 17, following approval by the House of Bishops. The final …
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH) participated in a seminar focusing on church liturgy in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. On December 8, a delegation of eight people, including the Most Revd Andrew Chan, archbishop and primate of HKSKH, the bishop of …
A report from a leading barrister into the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB) has been published today. Sarah Wilkinson, of Blackstone Chambers in London, was asked to carry out an independent review following the decision by the …
The Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Right Reverend David McClay, has issued a press statement, following the conclusion of a civil case arising out of child abuse by a late Church of Ireland rector. It states: “I have been both shocked and saddened to hear …
The global Anglican mission agency USPG has appointed the Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester as its new Chair of Trustees. The Bishop of Manchester has joined USPG’s Board of Trustees this December as a Trustee and will become chair from …
AUSTIN, TX — Yesterday, the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed a second lawsuit attacking Texas’ protective abortion laws, seeking a court to block enforcement of the laws in a case involving a woman whose unborn child has been …
The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith, newly appointed by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb as part-time assisting bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, has a unique view of the primary focus and goal of his role, which Holcomb described as “enhancing …
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has launched a new Christian Formation track for its popular Doctoral programs. The new track focuses on the ministry of Christian education and formation across the Church, and is a professional degree designed to …
The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney and Westhill Community Church near Aberdeen – formerly part of the Scottish Episcopal Church – have reached agreement on the way forward following a vote by the members of Westhill Community Church on the 17th January …
The Episcopal Diocese of California elected the Rev. Austin K. Rios as its ninth bishop during a special convention on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. “God has blessed our diocese with so many resources and the gift of …
On Dec. 3, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, after experiencing a fall in Syracuse, New York, that resulted in a subdural hematoma. He underwent surgery, which was successful, and he will continue his …
Our prayers today are with the family of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a pioneering jurist and a cherished friend of this Cathedral who is now at rest with all the saints in glory. Justice O’Connor was baptized in the Episcopal Church, and in many ways …
Today, 29th November, a dozen Christians, including members of the clergy, interrupted the 4pm Evensong service at Chichester Cathedral, which was being broadcast live on BBC radio 3. The Christians, who are mostly members of Christian Climate Action, …
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has announced that the Rev. Ann Hallisey, professional leadership coach, episcopal election consultant and priest associate at Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento, California, will succeed Bishop Mike Klusmeyer …
The Rt Revd Colin Buchanan, an Honorary Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds and eminent theologian, has passed away peacefully with his beloved family around him. In tribute, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds has written to clergy following the sudden …
After nine years as the Chairman of The Society’s Council of Bishops [Note 1] and as the Chairman of Forward in Faith [Note 2], the Right Reverend Tony Robinson, the Bishop of Wakefield, has chosen to step down from both roles. The bishops of The Society …
Statement from the Washington National Cathedral: Policy Updates – Servicing Processing Fees at the Cathedral At the Cathedral, our services are welcoming and available to everyone. After hearing concerns from members of the community, we realize that a …
