By Pamela A. Lewis. One of the most frequently used words in modern English is “great.” It’s an all-purpose adjective we use indiscriminately to define the quality of a wide range of people, places, things, events, and experiences, regardless of whether they deserve such high praise. “Great” has become the ultimate superlative:
“Sacraments reflect church community and how we see ourselves through song, praise, image, prayer, and liturgy. Art is an artist’s testament to our care for one another, our communion with Mother Earth, and our stewardship of the planet. The art and artist commentaries are diverse, as they each illustrate versions and aspects of how we think about the seven sacraments and our mother Earth.”
By Robert F. Barsky, The Conversation The United Nations has warned that the war in Ukraine could create “the biggest refugee crisis this century,” with
Written by Diana Butler Bass. When it comes to Russian Orthodoxy, Kyiv is essentially Jerusalem.
Written by Cathleen Chittenden Bascom. Why would Presiding Bishop Michael Curry send a virtual delegation of Episcopalians, including, a theologian, an architect, a state senator, climate scientists, students, priests, and three bishops to the recent U.N. Climate Summit (CoP26)?
Written by David Fleenor. I have a voice message saved on my phone that I will never delete. I still get choked up when I listen to it. I received it mid-afternoon on April 7, 2020, as I walked from my office in the Spiritual Care Department at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York to the cafeteria.
Eileen Spencer has begun the transition process to become the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s new executive director on December 1. In
By Lynette Wilson, Episcopal News Service With the launch of the Anglican Communion Forest initiative, Anglican and Episcopal bishops from across the world are seeking
By David Paulsen, Episcopal News Service The Rev. David Sweeney has been an Episcopal priest for more than half his life. He’s been an actor