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Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of New Hampshire delivered a speech that went viral and drew national attention on January 9, during a rally for Renee Nicole Macklin Good. | Screenshot

New Hampshire Bishop to Clergy: Prepare for Martyrdom ([link removed]) [link removed]

by Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

The Presiding Bishop and the Bishops of Minnesota, New Hampshire, and New York join Episcopalians in advocating for immigrant rights and justice. Read on ([link removed]) .

Bishop of Uruguay Finds Call in Kansas ([link removed]) [link removed]

by Weston Curnow

After hearing of Daniel Genovesi’s retirement and sensing a growing need for multicultural ministry, especially in the rural areas of her diocese, Cathleen Chittenden Bascom invited him to Kansas. Read on ([link removed]) .

Bishop Paul Idlout (1935-2025) ([link removed])

by Sue Careless

“Bishop Paul was a real servant, a gentle and kind man with a good sense of humor,” said Joey Royal, himself once a suffragan bishop in the Arctic. Read on ([link removed]) .

The Reign of Christ at San Mateo ([link removed])

by Emilie Smith

“I spend every day thinking, how can I stand up and be strong when those around me are terrified?” asks Padre Vidal Rivas, who has lost a quarter of his largely immigrant flock. Read on ([link removed]) .

Boar’s Head Festivals Share the Epiphany Story ([link removed])

by Greta Gaffin

Costumed casts of up to 150, organ improvisations, and live animals bring a cherished holiday tradition to life at churches across the country. Read on ([link removed]) .

People and Places, 1/14 ([link removed])

by TLC Staff

This is the second of two columns from the December 21 edition of TLC. It includes appointments and retirements. Read on ([link removed]) .

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Preaching and Politics ([link removed])

by Amber Noel

How should ministers of the gospel engage politics from the pulpit? This episode is from a live panel with Tish Harrison Warren, Annette Brownlee, and Joe Mangina. Listen here ([link removed]) .

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A Crown of Inheritance: The Veil ([link removed])

by Alethea Kemp

Some Christian women chose to veil. This spiritual practice, rich in scriptural echoes, should be discerned between a woman and God. Read on ([link removed]) .

We Bought a Grocery Story ([link removed])

by Kristine Blaess

What happens when a church buys a property not for its own needs, but to serve its neighbors? This is a story of discernment and mission. Read on ([link removed]) .

What is Your Parish’s Top Priority? ([link removed])

by Andrew Buchanan

Only 12 percent of Episcopal parishes say that making disciples is how we’ll grow the Church. What is your parish’s top priority? Read on ([link removed]) .

What About the Human Authors of Scripture? ([link removed])

by Christopher Holmes

Affirming the divine authorship of scripture, especially along Thomist lines, helps restore confidence in the text’s relationship to God. Read on ([link removed]) .

Means and Ends of Evangelism ([link removed])

by Jeremy Worthen

From Billy Graham to Michael Ramsey, how might a Christian sociology speak to a hyper-individualized culture? Read on ([link removed]) .

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