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Two C of E Bishops: Same-Sex Liturgies 'Illegal'


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.

Mozambican Bishops ‘Advise’ Archbishop to Retire


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.

New California Bishop Comes from the Eternal City


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.
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Lingering on the Banks of the Jordan


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.

What Do Christians Make of Secular Christmas Ads?


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.
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