Also: Central Pa. & Bethlehem Reunion; West Texas Bishop Suffragan
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The Rev. Matt Marino | Trinity Church, St. Augustine
** Priest in St. Augustine, Florida, Recovering from Stabbing
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By Douglas LeBlanc
The Rev. Matt Marino of Trinity Episcopal Church was stabbed in the chest October 23 during a regular breakfast stop. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Dioceses of Central Pa. & Bethlehem Approve Reunion
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By Lauren Anderson-Cripps
Pending further approval, the two will become the Diocese of the Susquehanna on January 1, 2026, adopting a new name that refers the river that flows through both of the dioceses. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Episcopalians Help at the Polls amid Rising Tension
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By Greta Gaffin
The Rev. Matt Babcock, vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta: “It’s been positive — and I pray it continues to be." Read on ([link removed]) .
** West Texas Elects Bilingual Priest as Suffragan Bishop
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By Douglas LeBlanc
The Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas was one of three nominees, and she was elected on the fifth ballot. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Developing Young Servant-Leaders
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By Tyler Hummel
Many groups are approaching the need to mentor young Christians at the cusp of their adult lives and point them in the direction of Christian service. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Bishop Paul Marshall (1947-2024)
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By Mark Michael
The Rt. Rev. Paul Victor Marshall, a liturgical historian who served as Bishop of Bethlehem from 1996 to 2013, died October 21 at 76. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Podcast: Learning from Global Leaders with Mary Ho
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By TLC Staff
How are Christians formed as effective leaders, and how do they in turn form effective leaders? How do we learn leadership from beyond our home turf to serve in fearlessly contextualized ways? Host Amber Noel speaks with Dr. Mary Ho. Read on ([link removed]) .
** Communion Partners Bishops — Louisville Statement, September 2024
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By John Bauerschmidt & TLC Editors
The Communion Partner Bishops reflect on canonical changes at General Convention 2024. These changes, they write, make clear that TEC is a church of two teachings on marriage, but the canons also ensure that those who uphold the traditional teaching have a valued place in the church. Read on ([link removed]) .
** The Holy Privilege of Preaching
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By Kristine Blaess
Preaching is more than just giving a speech — it’s about "doing" Jesus to the people. It’s an event held in the relationship between the preacher, congregation, and Holy Spirit, in which the words do what they say: bring forth the saving power of God. Read on ([link removed]) .
** What Will Become of the Episcopal Church?
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By Jody Howard
Jody Howard explores the history of a curious Adventist group that emerged in England and Scotland but came to its end some years ago, leaving behind buildings and endowments. With this "ghost" in view, Howard writes that the Episcopal Church still has a choice about what the future will look like. Read on ([link removed]) .
** More Context for the Collapse of the Anglican Church of Canada
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By Sharon Dewey Hetke
In follow-up to a previous article about the decline in the Anglican Church of Canada, Sharon Dewey-Hetke writes that now is a time for local clergy and lay leaders to be bold in their mission. Read on ([link removed]) .
** From Passion Project to Ministry Partner: The Story of Church Communications
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By Katie Allred
In today’s world, attention is one of the most valuable commodities. With so many voices competing for people’s time and focus, the church must be intentional about how it communicates. Read on ([link removed]) .
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