A truncated term of service demands a quick Council start. Also: should Florida postpone its bishop election?
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The new and continuing members of Executive Council got acquainted in Phoenix | Photo: Kirk Petersen
** Council Adjourns With Energized Members
By Kirk Petersen
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The Executive Council ended an intensive four-day orientation October 20. The junior class elected at General Convention will have only two years before becoming the senior class, instead of the normal three. Read on ([link removed])
** Dispute Over Florida Election Continues
By Douglas LeBlanc
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Opposing camps have formed to argue for or against delaying the planned November 19 bishop election. A May election was nullified after a church court found procedural violations. Read on ([link removed])
** Former R.I. Bishop George Hunt, 1931-2022
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** By Kirk Petersen
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The 11th Bishop of Rhode Island died October 23 in California after a long illness. He took an active role in both church and secular affairs. Read on ([link removed])
** Honoring the Departing Christopher Wells
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TLC's long-time leader, who joins the Anglican Communion Office in a senior role on November 1, is credited with helping The Living Church Foundation recover from the brink of financial collapse. Read on ([link removed])
** Which is 'Word of God': Jesus or the Bible?
By Garwood Anderson
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A quotation from C.S. Lewis appears to accuse biblicists of weaponizing Scripture, arguing instead that the Word of Jesus should trump the Bible. But is that what Lewis meant? Read on ([link removed])
** Called to be Counter-Cultural?
By Charlie Clauss
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Christians with differing views can sometimes find agreement in the notion that the gospel is counter-cultural -- but it's not. Culture is nothing less than humans joining with God to mold and shape creation. Read on ([link removed])
** Episcopalians: Read the Pope's Letter
By Sarah Puryear
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Francis's reflections on the Eucharist are, of course, directed to Roman Catholics. But it can help Anglicans "rekindle our wonder for the beauty of the truth of the Christian celebration." Read on ([link removed])
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