English evangelical bishops speak out, under pressure in Mozambique
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** Two C of E Bishops: Same-Sex Liturgies 'Illegal'
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By Mark Michael
Two evangelical Church of England bishops have advised their clergy not to use the Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex blessings because they believe the recently commended liturgies violate church canons, leaving clergy who use them vulnerable to legal challenges. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Mozambican Bishops ‘Advise’ Archbishop to Retire
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By Douglas LeBlanc
The primate of the Anglican Communion's newest province is under pressure to retire from his church duties amidst allegations of vote-rigging in Mozambique, where the archbishop is chairman of the National Election Commission. Read on ([link removed]) .
** New California Bishop Comes from the Eternal City
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By Kirk Petersen
When a priest is elected bishop, it often involves moving to a new diocese. The newly elected leader of the Diocese of California will be making a shift of nine time zones, from Rome to San Francisco. Read on ([link removed]) .
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** Lingering on the Banks of the Jordan
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By Paul D. Wheatley
The lectionary readings from Mark in Year B present somewhat repetitive but interesting and rich fare for meditating on Jesus, his coming, and his revelation as God’s “beloved son” (Mark 1:11) in these seasons. Read on ([link removed]) .
** What Do Christians Make of Secular Christmas Ads?
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By Thomas Kincaid
Being commanded by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Believe, I started to pay attention a bit more. Christmas advertisements (unlike, say, Super Bowl ads) are gut-wrenching in their emotional punch. Read on ([link removed]) .
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