Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Episcopalians could see a lot more programming aimed at racial reconciliation in the next three years if a resolution approved July 11 by the House of Deputies receives funding. Resolution D002 calls for $5 million in racial reconciliation...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By Kirk Petersen Despite a long and emotional plea from the Bishop of Albany, the House of Bishops overwhelmingly approved a resolution designed to ensure that same-sex marriage rites are available for use in every diocese where civil law allows. The House of Deputies...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Victims of sexual misconduct in the Episcopal Church more than 10 years ago have long heard that the statute of limitations prevents any resolution of their cases. But a key General Convention panel cleared the way July 10 for the church to...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By Matthew Townsend La Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba will soon be a diocese of the Episcopal Church. The House of Deputies of General Convention has unanimously passed Resolution A238, which calls for the diocese to be admitted to the church as soon as Executive Council...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By Matthew Townsend The House of Deputies passed several resolutions during its July 10 meeting that shared a common prescription: inclusion and equity. Resolution B011— or Inclusive Language Policies for Episcopal Seminaries and Formation Programs — “encourages and...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
As the tenets of the Jesus Movement spread through the Episcopal Church, it stands to reason that even legislative committees would reflect these changes. One noteworthy addition at the 79th General Convention: the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committee, led by...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald The House of Bishops voted Tuesday not to revise the 1979 Book of Common Prayer but to forge ahead with a new “liturgical revision” project that will include “creation of alternative texts to offer the wider church.” On a voice vote that...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
By Kirk Petersen With boisterous expressions of gratitude and joy, the House of Bishops on Tuesday unanimously welcomed La Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba back into the Episcopal Church, 52 years after the same body unilaterally expelled the church at the height of the Cold...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
By Matthew Townsend In its July 10 afternoon session, the House of Deputies approved a resolution that would see Episcopalians advocate for a reduction in gun violence — as shareholders. Resolution B007, passed by a wide margin in the house, directs the Executive...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
By Matthew Townsend In a busy legislative session on July 9, the House of Deputies passed a substitute resolution that continues the 79th General Convention’s effort to shed light on the harassment and exploitation of women in the church. Substitute Resolution D016 —...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The Walt Disney Co. has purchased the rights to develop Trinity Church Wall Street’s property at 4 Hudson Square in New York City. The property will be the new base of Disney’s New York operations. Under a transaction valued at $650 million, Disney will acquire the...
Monday, July 9, 2018
By Kirk Petersen The House of Deputies overwhelmingly approved a resolution intended to ensure that same-sex marriage rites are available in every diocese of the Episcopal Church, even if a diocesan bishop does not approve. Resolution B012, as amended moments before...
Monday, July 9, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald The House of Bishops spent nearly two hours July 9 debating Resolution A068, which would authorize comprehensive revision of the Book of Common Prayer. The vote is due July 10, but some bishops have signaled they might squash the project. One...
Monday, July 9, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Results of Haiti’s recent episcopal election are being challenged and the process leading to an investigation has begun. The House of Bishops received word of the challenge July 9 in an announcement by Todd Ousley, Bishop for Pastoral...
Monday, July 9, 2018
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Bishops have defeated Resolution A007 that proposed investigating how Episcopal seminaries operate in areas from budgeting to sharing their resources. But during their discussion July 9, some sent seminaries a message: the Episcopal Church...
