For the last week I have been digesting the “Report from the House of Bishops on Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations,” known by its shorthand as GS (General Synod) 2055. This “Report” was a document prepared by the Church of England’s Bishops and presented to the Church’s General Synod last … Read More
A Prayer for the President of the United States O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to your merciful care, that, being guided by your Providence, we may dwell secure in your peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State, … Read More
As we approach 2017, what opportunities and challenges will carry over from 2016 for Anglican followers of Jesus Christ? I’d like to suggest that there are five “takeaways” from 2016 that we can reflect upon, five challenges that will shape our mission and ministries for Christ as we move into the New Year: Reaffirm … Read More
This week it has been reported that the Bishops of the Church of England have been meeting to discuss the proposals of the controversial Pilling Report. The Pilling Report recommends that the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion extend its liturgical blessing to same sex civil partnerships, perhaps even same-sex civil marriages. If the … Read More
I have just returned from the “Rectors’ Summit for Vision and Planning” (RSVP). The American Anglican Council and LeaderWorks co-hosted the four-day event at The Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville, NC. We gathere d 25 Rectors of multi-staff congregations, as well as those who are moving in that direction, from all over the Anglican Church … Read More
