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S. Carolina Will Get First Bishop Since 2012

By Kirk Petersen
The Diocese of South Carolina has not had a full-time bishop since a majority of the priests and parishes left the Episcopal Church over doctrinal differences more than eight years ago. That's going to change -- five candidates have been announced for a May 1 election.
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Space-Sharing in a Post-COVID World

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald
Renting space to compatible organizations is an important source of income for many parishes. The pandemic has disrupted that, forcing congregations to look at their property and their community with fresh eyes.
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PB Denounces Christian Nationalism

By Kirk Petersen
In the wake of a riot with religious overtones at the United States Capitol, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry spoke out against "negative perversions of Christianity" in a webinar with his Lutheran counterpart and others, sponsored by Christians Against Christian Nationalism.
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Rejoice in the Lord!

By Mo Sadjadpour
A photo essay captures the rapturous joy of a group of Christians in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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For Diverse Anglicans

Review by Nick Moore
A new volume draws on Anglican writers from around the world for a conversational exegesis of 1 Peter. It's a worthy attempt at both representing and addressing the entire Anglican Communion.
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Is Our Gratitude Alone Enough?

By Calvin Lane

No addict has ever had an intellectual realization and just changed his behavior. How many of us have disappointed those we love, learned the extent of the damage, experienced forgiveness… but kept going right back to the sin?
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Augustine and the Inaugural Address

By Mark Clavier

President Biden began his administration by quoting St. Augustine, who wrote that "a people was a multitude defined by the common objects of their love. What are the common objects we love that define us as Americans? I think I know. Opportunity. Security. Liberty. Dignity. Respect. Honor. And, yes, the truth."

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