Light of the World
Laurie Gudim
February 5, 2023
“You are the light of the world,” Jesus tells those listening. As I pause to savor that phrase and to let myself experience the image
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New York cathedral is among churches celebrating Absalom Jones
Solange De Santis
February 2, 2023
Episcopal churches and institutions are preparing to mark Blessed Absalom Jones’ pioneering life as an abolitionist and the first African American ordained an Episcopal priest.
Episcopal leaders attend papal vespers service in Rome for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Episcopal Journal
January 26, 2023
Episcopal leaders joined those from other Christian denominations at a service led by Pope Francis in Rome as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, writes Egan Millard of Episcopal News Service.
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Heads of churches in Jerusalem speak out on escalating violence
Solange De Santis
February 1, 2023
The patriarchs and heads of the churches in Jerusalem, including Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, issued on Jan. 30 a statement on the increasing violence in the Holy Land. They called upon “all parties to practice
Presiding bishop sends pastoral word on the death of Tyre Nichols
Episcopal Journal
January 28, 2023
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issued a pastoral word after the Memphis Police Department issued body-camera footage of the beating of Tyre Nichols.
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Exhibit explores spirituality in artworks made of found objects
Solange De Santis
January 28, 2023
Four contemporary Maine artists, including the Rev. David Matson, an Episcopal priest, are represented at an exhibit called “The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality” at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Connecticut cathedral partners with chamber music ensemble
Solange De Santis
January 23, 2023
The Cuatro Puntos (“Four Points”) group is wrapping up its series focusing on contemporary chamber music by Ukrainian composers.
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