Also: 5 PB Nominees With 5 Visions of Ministry; Same-Sex Blessings in Canterbury Cathedral

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Conservative Anglican leaders gathered in the Egyptian desert


** GSFA 1st Assembly Explores Ties to Other Groups
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By Mark Michael
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches seeks to define itself in the spectrum of conservative Anglicanism. While many favor a merger with GAFCON, Nigeria signaled by its absence that it does not. Read on. ([link removed])


** 5 PB Nominees With 5 Visions of Ministry
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By Tom Sramek Jr.
The nominating committee ruled out interviews with presiding bishop nominees, so our correspondent used online resources to shine a light on the five hopefuls. The election is set for June 26. Read on ([link removed])


** St. Andrew's Seminary Thrives in the Philippines
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By Neva Rae Fox
Alone among seminaries in the Asia-Pacific region, St. Andrew's is growing under the leadership of Gloria Mapangdol.. Read on ([link removed])


** Canterbury Cathedral Offers Same-Sex Blessings
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By Douglas LeBlanc
Same-sex couples can now have their relationships blessed during regular worship services at Canterbury Cathedral, but stand-alone ceremonies are not allowed. Read on ([link removed])
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** Nothing Is Stronger Than the Church
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By Jeremy Worthen
I know some people might say, and do say, I am battling the church to get justice, or to find the truth. But it wouldn’t occur to them to think they are fighting against God. Read on ([link removed]) .


** Blessings and Meetings
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By Graham Kings
The blessings announced by Christ in the beatitudes form a counterpart with several surprising meetings with that same Christ. My reflections are interspersed with poems I wrote on silent retreat. Read parts one ([link removed]) and two ([link removed]) .


** The Hajj: A Muslim Vision for Interreligious Life
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By Zeyneb Sayilgan
Standing in solidarity and unity at the Kaaba, we renew our promise to honor this sacred social contract: we aspire to transcend racial, ethnic, national, political, and social boundaries and constructed labels. Read on ([link removed]) .
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