Serving the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion since 1878

Screen capture from Bishop Michael B. Curry's 2024 Easter Message

Recuperating PB Gives Thanks at Easter


By Kirk Petersen
Bishop Michael Curry expressed gratitude for prayers and support through his medical challenges and pointed to Jesus’ resurrection, which assures us that “death did not have the last word.” Read on.

Future of St. Thomas Choir School in Doubt


By Mark Michael
The famed Manhattan parish’s school for boy choristers has become financially unsustainable, church leaders say, putting a century-old tradition of worship and education at risk. Read on.

Bishop of Wyoming Deposed from Ministry


By Kirk Petersen
Paul Gordon-Chandler, who led his diocese for only three years, agreed to leave the ordained ministry, but did not admit to guilt over charges surrounding an unspecified “indiscretion.”  Read on.

Austin’s ‘Cool Church’ Welcomes SXSW Crowds


By Christine Havens
St. David’s, Austin has been a music venue during the international festival for 18 years, and sees the opportunity to be a welcoming space as a form of evangelism. Read on.
Episcopal Musician's Handbook: Get ready now for the start of Lectionary Year C (which begins the first Sunday of Advent in 2024) with The Episcopal Musician’s Handbook — the essential tool for preparing meaningful worship in the Anglican tradition. The updated 68th Edition starts shipping in April and includes music and worship-planning guidance. Order your copy today.
 
The weblog of The Living Church Foundation

Interceding on Good Friday


By John Bauerschmidt
Good Friday is the Church’s premier day for solemn intercession, a ministry that connects us with Christ’s own priestly work on the Cross and his intercession for us in heaven. Read on.

Life Has Its Own Mortal Loveliness


By Paul Wheatley
“My body is perishing, and I doubt God is in the interest of stopping it on this side of the resurrection. Nevertheless, there is a hope in the future, and even now, for the glory we anticipate.” Read on.

The Hero’s Fast


By Molly Jane Layton
Our Lenten practices are based in our identity as God’s children, not a need to prove ourselves. Our weaknesses help us cling tighter to God’s promises. Read on.
NEW Mass Setting from The Living Church: Missa Brevis is a brand new piece by Grammy-nominated composer Geoffrey Williams and commissioned specially by The Living Church. A beautiful and singable Mass setting for congregation and organ/piano, Missa Brevis is suitable for any season of the year. Order for $19.95 and receive an immediate PDF download with keyboard accompaniment and vocal parts. Includes permission to reprint. Order now.
For more news straight to your device, follow us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Donate to The Living Church
Copyright © 2024 The Living Church, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you have either opted in at our website, or you are a subscriber to The Living Church magazine or its products.

Our mailing address is:
The Living Church
P.O. Box 510705
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Add us to your address book


Forward to a Friend

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from all emails from The Living Church.