One of the greatest challenges is discerning when not to submit to authority. Even a causal read of the Bible makes it clear that God is interested in having things in order even though at the same time He greatly values giving us freedom. The problem, however, is not simply discerning absolutes. Some things are … Read More
Article 8 of the 39 Articles of Religion addresses the three creeds – three confessional statements that clearly outline essentials of the Christian faith. Canon Ashey discusses why these are important to Anglican Christians.
By the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood Recently a couple approached me, wanting to join St. Andrew’s, asking when the next baptisms would take place. After a brief conversation in which I discovered that they had both been previously baptized (her, three times and him, twice), I assured them that baptism is God’s work and … Read More
This week marks the passage of the twentieth year after the open hostilities of the Rwandan genocide. It is usually marked from the time on April 6th when violence broke out after the plane carrying both the Rwandan and Burundian Presidents was shot down as it approached Kigali Airport, but prior to that tension was … Read More
The following article is by Barbara Gauthier and is published with permission. The headlines in the Anglican world revolve around first diocesan women bishops, promoting equal rights for women priests, a bishop proclaiming, “I believe that it is quite possible for a homosexual person not committed to celibacy to live a wholesome and profoundly … Read More
