Old St. Andrew's Church in Charleston had been headed to the Episcopal diocese, but will remain Anglican after a court reversed itself

S. Carolina Court Shuffles Cards Yet Again
By Kirk Petersen

To the shock and disappointment of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, the state Supreme Court partly reversed its own decision from just four months ago, leaving six churches in Anglican hands.  Read on

Church Court Casts Doubt on Fla. Election
By Kirk Petersen 

The Court of Review found multiple procedural irregularities in the election of the Rev. Charlie Holt as bishop coadjutor, and a do-over may be required. LGBTQ advocates hope to block the consecration. Read on

3 Candidates Named for Diocese of Ohio
By John Schuessler 

The slate for Bishop of Ohio includes two rectors from the Diocese of Newark and one from Chicago -- all of them women. A successor to Bishop Mark Hollingsworth will be elected November 19.  Read on

Scottish Bishop Suspended, Just for Hours

Facing complaints about bullying, the Rt. Rev. Anne Dyer was suspended as Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney. She promptly appealed, and was reinstated later the same day, pending investigation. Read on

Ecumenical Anglicanism for the Future
A TLC Editorial

Despite some conflict, Lambeth Conference 2022 created a lexicon that can help the Anglican Communion, through God's grace, continue to heal the divisions of the body. Read on

In Praise of Unspiritual Things
By Samuel Keyes

To be “spiritual but not religious” remains a popular stance, even if “religious but not spiritual” grows in significance among the mainline churches.  Read on

Concerning the 'Virtuous Pagan'
By Jay B. Thomas

A runner-up in TLC's student essay contest argues that the cardinal virtues of prudence, courage, temperance, and justice predate Christianity, and suggests that "virtuous pagans" are feeling their way toward God.  Read on
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