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Storm-caused fire destroys summer chapel in south Jersey

Storm-caused fire destroys summer chapel in south Jersey

Lightning, or a downed utility pole, sparked a fire June 29 that destroyed the Church of the Redeemer, a Diocese of New Jersey seasonal chapel at Longport on the southern Jersey Shore.

03 July 2012

Innovative Media Hub brings General Convention to all people

Innovative Media Hub brings General Convention to all people

[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] The innovative Media Hub, developed and produced by the Episcopal Church Office of Communication, will bring the 77th General Convention 2012 to all people, wherever they may be

03 July 2012

Church's solar panels spare planet, earn cash

Church's solar panels spare planet, earn cash

The Rev. Cathy Miller has a passion for green and for the Marks of Mission, especially the fifth mark, to safeguard the integrity of creation and renew the life of the earth. 

02 July 2012

Antique Bibles stolen from historic church

Antique Bibles stolen from historic church

That's what blaspheming thieves did Thursday morning, when they defiled an Anglican Church in Hope, making off with three cherished antique Bibles and valuables from the Christ Church National Historic Site.

02 July 2012

The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory To Ordain Four New Priests

The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory To Ordain Four New Priests

The Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, will preside at the Ordination Service for four new priests and two deacons – his first as Lord Bishop - on Sunday, July 1 at 4.00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town.

29 June 2012

Bishop tells Trinidad & Tobago diocese: "Reflect on church's contribution to nation building"

Bishop tells Trinidad & Tobago diocese: "Reflect on church's contribution to nation building"

From the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago.

140th SESSION OF THE ANNUAL SYNOD - COMMUNIQUÉ

‘Stewardship: Being Faithful’ was the theme selected for the 140th session of the Synod of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago, which took place from May 16th-19th 2012. At the Opening Service, held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain, the Right Reverend Claude Berkley, Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago, presented the large congregation with a thought-provoking Charge.

28 June 2012

Faith groups criticize outcome of climate summit

Faith groups criticize outcome of climate summit

[ENInews] Several faith-based organizations said they were disappointed with the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20, which took place 20-22 June in Rio de Janeiro.

26 June 2012

Arizona bishop 'guardedly pleased' with Supreme Court ruling

Arizona bishop 'guardedly pleased' with Supreme Court ruling

[Episcopal News Service] Bishop Kirk Smith of Arizona said he is “guardedly pleased” about the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 25 landmark immigration ruling, which struck down the majority of the state’s controversial law targeting immigrants.

26 June 2012

Ecumenical council active at Rio climate summit

Ecumenical council active at Rio climate summit

[ENInews] The World Council of Churches (WCC) has been playing an active role in the two major events taking place in Rio de Janeiro from 12 to 23 June: the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), also known as Rio+20, and the People's Summit.

25 June 2012

Latin American churches discuss sexual health, women's rights

Latin American churches discuss sexual health, women's rights

21 June [ENInews] Member churches of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) have been holding consultations on sexual and reproductive rights throughout the region in preparation for a conference next year in Havana.

21 June 2012