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Presiding bishop visits Jubilee ministries in San Diego

Presiding bishop visits Jubilee ministries in San Diego

As part of a short visit to Southern California, Presiding Bishop Frank T Griswold and his wife Phoebe visited San Diego July 20-21 to witness the work of two of the Jubilee Ministries in the diocese.

07 August 2001

Presiding Bishop's Brazil visit confirms old friendships, creates new connections

Presiding Bishop's Brazil visit confirms old friendships, creates new connections

"I strongly believe that the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil and the Episcopal Church of the United States are instruments for one another's salvation," said Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold to the congregation gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Porto Alegre, Brazil on the feast day of St Benedict. Griswold and his wife,

27 July 2001

Lay professionals urged to feel their authority, given in baptism

Lay professionals urged to feel their authority, given in baptism

Not that they needed reminding, but those attending the 10th annual gathering of the National Network of Lay Professionals (NNLP) were given a strong message that their ministry is a call from God.

26 July 2001

Keewatin bishop announces surprise resignation

Keewatin bishop announces surprise resignation

Just weeks after stunning General Synod with an emotional absolution of the Anglican Church of Canada and its leader, Archbishop Michael Peers, aboriginal Bishop Gordon Beardy of Keewatin has announced his resignation.

26 July 2001

Duque is first Colombian "cradle Episcopalian" to lead diocese

Duque is first Colombian "cradle Episcopalian" to lead diocese

Francisco José Duque Gómez was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Colombia at St. Alban's Church, Bogotá on July 14, 2001. Duque, a member of the Episcopal Church's Executive Council, is the first Colombian "cradle Episcopalian" to be elected to lead the diocese, and its fourth bishop. He was elected on February 2, 2001 by unanimous vote in both the lay and clergy orders.

26 July 2001

Trainers offer experience and in-depth knowledge of the Episcopal Children's Curriculum

Trainers offer experience and in-depth knowledge of the Episcopal Children's Curriculum

Morehouse Publishing and The Centre for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary have assembled a group of 14 experienced Christian educators to provide training for users of The Episcopal Children's Curriculum (ECC) and Episcopal Curriculum for Youth.

26 July 2001

Geeks unite! Closer ties between Anglicans and Lutherans join web site managers

Geeks unite! Closer ties between Anglicans and Lutherans join web site managers

Full communion between Anglican and Lutheran churches in Canada is coming to the Internet just weeks after being approved by the national churches.

24 July 2001

Bishop apologizes to gays for church's inaction

Bishop apologizes to gays for church's inaction

Bishop Michael Ingham of New Westminster has apologized to gay and lesbian Anglicans for how slowly the church is moving on deciding how to minister to them. The apology came during a General Synod presentation on sexuality, particularly how to give pastoral care to gays and lesbians.

12 July 2001

Native bishop forgives church and Primate

Native bishop forgives church and Primate

Bishop Gordon Beardy of Keewatin formally forgave the church for its past dealings with indigenous peoples at a native healing ceremony during the meeting of the General Synod. The forgiveness comes eight years after the Primate, Archbishop Michael Peers, apologized on behalf of the church for its part in the residential school system.

12 July 2001

Joint worship features dancing bishops and shaking maracas

Joint worship features dancing bishops and shaking maracas

Two denominations came together here in a joint worship celebration, making real the biblical concept of one bread, one body. A children's choir provided a light touch to joint synod service.

12 July 2001