Prayers for Bishop Curry: A Letter from President Jennings
December 6, 2015 Dear Deputies, Earlier today, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was taken to the hospital after preaching at Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg and exhibiting some word-finding difficulty. There he was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma—a...The Elastic Triennium
Opening Remarks to Executive Council November 15, 2015 Good morning— This is a day I’ve been looking forward to since July 3. I’m delighted to be here with all of you who have agreed to serve our church as members of Executive Council, and especially with you,...
“Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor:” African Anglicans in the Service of the Common Good with LGBTI brothers and sisters
In 2015, the General Convention passed Resolution A051 in support of African Anglicans who are advocating against anti-LGBT violence and who are offering generous biblical interpretations that affirm the dignity of LGBTI people. In this article, Professor Masiiwa...Now That You’re Home: 2015 Edition
I am a big fan of David Letterman’s Top Ten Lists. Here is my Top Ten List for deputies after returning home from General Convention, updated for 2015: 10. Remember you were elected by your diocese and you remain a deputy if and until your successor is elected....A Letter from President Jennings: We’re Not Done Yet
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies: It’s been more than a month since we left Salt Lake City, but I’m still motivated by the energy and enthusiasm of our time together at General Convention. The 78th General Convention was one of the most productive I’ve ever...From the President
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