J. Wippell & Co. was one of a handful of clerical haberdashers that were perennial fixtures in the General Convention exhibit hall. The 2018 gathering in Austin, Texas, was the last time the convention included an exhibit hall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo/J. Wippell & Co.” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wippell-credit-the-company.jpg?fit=300%2C161&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wippell-credit-the-company.jpg?fit=1000%2C538&ssl=1″/>British maker of clerical clothing and church furnishings to shut down
J. Wippell & Co. existed for 234 years and cited the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business.
June 9, 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Ugandan Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Welby-and-Kaziimba-credit-Church-Times.jpg?fit=300%2C183&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Welby-and-Kaziimba-credit-Church-Times.jpg?fit=818%2C500&ssl=1″/>Archbishop of Canterbury urges the Church of Uganda to reject new Anti Homosexuality Act
Welby said that the Church of Uganda’s action is “a fundamental departure from our commitment to uphold the freedom and dignity of all people.”
From left, the Principal of St Patrick’s Theological College in Toliara, Dean Berthier Lainirina, Bishop Anthony Poggo, Bishop Jean Paul Solo of Toamasina, at the signing of the letter. Photo/Anglican Communion Office” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Faith-leaders-fossil-fuel-credit-ACNS.jpg?fit=300%2C176&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/episcopaljournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Faith-leaders-fossil-fuel-credit-ACNS.jpg?fit=1024%2C600&ssl=1″/>Anglican Communion leader signs faith leaders’ letter calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels
The letter supports a transition to clean energy and a sustainable future for all.
He had a Way with Animals
(A reflection on Columba) Although one has plentiful pickings when reflecting on the hagiography of Columba – he is famous for founding the monastery on Iona – I am most intrigued by the legendary parts of his life story that involve animals. By contrast, Columba often found himself at odds with human beings. After all, …
