Two Dioceses-Two States-One Bishop, New Anthems for BCP Collects, He Gives to His Beloved Sleep

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Two Dioceses, Two States, One Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe has been Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania since 2007 -- and Bishop Provisional of Western New York since April 2019. He spoke about the experience for more than an hour recently with Associate Editor Kirk Petersen.
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New Settings for 1662 Prayer Book Collects

By Mark Michael
Matthew Owens is coordinating with composers on both sides of the Atlantic to commission new anthems in a variety of musical styles for all 92 collects in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
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Old Hymns,
Fresh Grooves

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald
Congregations from Texas to Virginia are finding that contemporary versions of hymns can draw people who wouldn’t otherwise be in church, while still appealing to those of a traditional bent.
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New Name for Rwandan Anglicans

By Mark Michael
"Province de l’Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda” will now be known as "Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda," or the Anglican Church of Rwanda. Archbishop Laurent Mbanda said the word "Province" in the former name had colonial undertones.
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UK Bishops Call for Brexit Civility

By Kirk Petersen
The College of Bishops of the Church of England drew criticism after publishing a letter saying that the language used in the debate over Brexit has been "unacceptable," and that the 2016 referendum vote "should be honoured."
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He Gives to His Beloved Sleep
By Joey Royal

I’ve been reflecting on the phenomenon of sleep, and in particular on how the Bible’s description of sleep can illuminate our understanding of what it means to be a creature of God. Sleep is a funny thing. It’s so vital to our life, yet so mysterious. It leaves us so vulnerable, and yet paradoxically gives us strength.
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