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Dec 01, 2011

Episcopal Journal December Highlights

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The presence of Occupy London protesters, camped in a park adjacent to historic St. Paul’s Cathedral, causes the resignation of two senior clergy before the bishop of London intervenes to bring calm after members of the cathedral chapter initiate steps to have the protesters forcibly removed.

 

The Association of Anglican Musicians mentoring program offers support and guidance to many musicians who may lack experience in directing choirs, playing hymns or worshiping in the Episcopal liturgical tradition.

 

A closely divided vote in the Diocese of Eau Claire has delayed indefinitely a plan to unite it with neighboring Fond du Lac diocese. In the interim, Eau Claire’s bishop, Russell Jacobus, pledges that he will work closely with the other Wisconsin diocese.

 

An Episcopal housing program for Hurricane Katrina victims escapes the toxic drywall disaster that will bring a similar Roman Catholic project to an abrupt, unscheduled end in New Orleans.

 

Young mission-minded adults volunteer to serve just one year in the church’s Young Adult Service Corps, but for many of these young men and women it’s enough to begin contemplating life-changing career decisions. 

 

The Episcopal Church calendar is all about “sanctifying the time” — transforming the ordinary people and events of human life into holy things, writes seminary professor Gordon Graham in his latest column on “Aspects of Anglicanism.”  

 

As people of faith, Episcopalians must not shy away from the political fray but participate actively in shaping solutions that are consistent with their values of justice, equality, charity and solidarity with others, says columnist Vicki Gray. 

 

Episcopal Journal is a national newspaper devoted to the needs and interests of Episcopalians and those who desire to know more about the Episcopal Church. Click here to subscribe.