GlobalView from Bishop Bill Atwood In the Western world, there is no charge that can be leveled against a person is that is anywhere near as bad as the charge of racism. Racism is the vile perspective that diminishes people by virtue of their race. In the last few weeks, several illuminating things … Read More
The Rector’s Summit for Vision and Planning (RSVP) is a learning community for rectors of multi-staff, ASA 200+, parishes in the Anglican Church in North America to develop skills, gain insights into best practices, learn via case studies and encourage community. RSVP is sponsored by the American Anglican Council and Leaderworks. The inaugural meeting took place … Read More
GlobalView from Bishop Bill Atwood Measure with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an axe, and phase it out in two years… Those who served in the military (of any nation) will recognize the sentiment above, which describes the host of contradictions that often are found in institutional life. In many … Read More
That person which by open denunciation of the Church is rightly cut off from the unity of the Church, and excommunicated, ought to be taken of the whole multitude of the faithful, as an Heathen and Publican, until he be openly reconciled by penance, and received into the Church by a Judge that hath authority … Read More
GlobalView from Bishop Bill Atwood By now, almost everyone has heard of the barbarism of the Islamic State. How it is discussed is pretty fascinating—although also odious, dangerous, and with far-reaching consequences. For starters, there is the name itself. Why on earth is it that some people call this group “ISIS” and others … Read More
