A place of hope: Standing in the diverse center
[…] the desire to contain passionately held and divergent theological perspectives within a context of common prayer. This is perhaps why liturgy is so central to our Anglican identity. It is, […]
Americans Love Stories…, Easter 5 (B) – 2000
[…] who was moved by the Holy Spirit. God s Holy Spirit can guide us through prayer, informed Bible reading, the application of church teachings, and the witness of mature, committed, […]
The Visitation Selected Sermon
[…] further from what she has known and further and further into the unknown. From the daily round of village life, the future with Joseph, Mary moves out of the private […]
A rousing call to action from one of the nation's foremost religious leaders
[…] at Oregon State”s College of Oceanography. She is the author of A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking […]
Navajoland Convocation
[…] alarm: there is life falling away, come and help! Stretch out your hand, offer your prayer, cast your net wide into the raging sea and whirling air – many are […]
Cranmer, Thomas
[…] Catherine was null and void. As archbishop he was the author of the first Anglican Prayer Book (1549). He was the leader in moderate doctrinal reform as expressed in the […]
Bible Study: Advent 1 (A) – 2016
[…] of it. A personal transformation should be seen. So to carry the cross in our daily lives means striving to “lay aside” every deed that is contrary to the character […]
Sermon for the Atlanta Annual Council
[…] needed the hope these Christians could bring. Local pastoral workers are leading Bible study and prayer classes with students twice a week, and ministering to 16 local families much in […]
Immigration Advocacy Newsletter March-April 2014
Immigration Advocacy Network Newsletter: March- April 2014 The House passes the punitive EN FORCE Act; the Administration pledges to review deportation practices; what is a discharge petition anyway?; […]
Building the Kingdom, Stone By Stone, Easter 5 (A) – 2014
[…] we’ve become in the church. We are offered that nourishment in many ways – through prayer, through the words and symbols of our liturgies, through the example of those who […]
Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal leadership of Canada, US issue report following annual meeting
[…] interest and common concern. Among the topics discussed at the one-day meeting were: Immigration re form, environmental issues, poverty, First Nations, and refugees. From those issues, we are encouraging the […]
Powerless, Proper 9 (A) – 2023
[…] talking about in our epistle today. He says, “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I […]
Bible Study: Easter 6 (B) – 2012
[…] former option won the day, as can be seen in our current Book of Common Prayer. However, this story in Acts flies in the face of the entire question. Here […]
What Should We Do?, Advent 3 (C) – 2018
[…] everyone. The Lord is near.” In the other two lessons, the prophet Zephaniah also calls for shouts of joy: “Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult […]
Israeli-Palestinian conflict in focus as Presiding Bishops appeal to President
[…] that brings peace to Israelis and Palestinians. You, and your administration, are always in our prayers as you seek a way forward in these difficult times. Sincerely yours, The Most […]
The Presiding Bishop writes to the bishops before General Convention
[…] things to himself through the cross. Last of all, let me share with you a prayer I recite frequently. You may find it useful as well, particularly during the days […]
November Gratitude Materials
[…] later this month. You can find all of them here. Journal for Individuals (Also available daily on UTO’s Facebook and Instagram) This year, the focus for our November journal is […]
The Presiding Bishop’s Statement on East Timor
[…] Timor, which is a partner of the Uniting Church in Australia. Please join me in prayer and take such action as your conscience dictates in response to this latest act […]
Freedom of Choice, Advent 4 (B) – 2008
[…] way of life. She would give birth to the one, in the words of our Prayer Book, “in whose service is perfect freedom.” The name of Mary’s baby was Jesus. […]
Board for Transition Ministry invites comments, input
[…] loud about how we bring ordained leaders to our churches. From our experience, study and prayer, we recognize these to be important issues in our time. We invite dialogue in […]