Writings
Ordination of J. Neil Alexander, Diocese of Atlanta
Isaiah 61:1-8Hebrews 5:1-10Luke 24:44-49a As your presiding bishop, it gives me particular joy to…
More On Baptism: Part 3 of a Series on Baptism
Several weeks ago I stood surrounded by the twelfth-century stained glass windows in the…
The Easter Mystery
June 1st, 2001 Pentecost, which we have managed to domesticate liturgically, is a dangerous…
The Sudan Crisis
The Honorable George W. Bush The White House Washington, DC 20500 May 15th, 2001…
On Baptism
May 1st, 2001 On January 1, 1938 I was baptized in a private ceremony…
The Timothy McVeigh Execution
April 19th, 2001 I am appalled by the events developing around the execution of…
Easter Message 2001
Alleluia. Christ is Risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. As we acclaim with…
Pastoral Letter from the House of Bishops 5th Sunday in Lent – April 1, 2001
The Bishops of the Episcopal Church meet twice each year for prayer, consultation, mutual…
Two Occasions: Full of Wisdom and Grace
March 23rd, 2001 Let me begin with a personal confession: I have always had…
Meeting of the Primates: Reflections on the Meeting of the Primates
I am deeply grateful that the fruit of the primates work together this week…
A Lenten Message
For many of us Lent is a dreary and lugubrious season to be filled…
Reflecting on the Past Year: A Conversation with the Presiding Bishop
By Dan England MR. ENGLAND: I’m Dan England, Director of Communication of the Episcopal Church,…
Celebration of Full Communion
We have come together this morning as Lutheran and Anglican Christians, along with members…
Presiding Bishop’s Christmas Message 2000
O come thou Wisdom from on high! All is neither calm nor bright as…
The Presiding Bishop’s Letter to the ECUSA Bishops
Just before Christmas the Presiding Bishop sent a letter to all bishops reflecting on…
Bishop Epting of Iowa
I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Christopher Epting, Bishop…
All Saints Day, 2000
November 1st, 2000 Dear friends in Christ: I write with a heavy heart, knowing…
A Note of Thanks to the Church
October 11th, 2000 One of the unexpected blessings of my recent cancer surgery has…
Some Reflections on Coming Down from the Mountain
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: I write this letter to the church…
Meditation July 14, 2000
I must confess that I am tempted at this point to say what one…
Meditation July 13, 2000
Jesus “went up the mountain: and after he sat down his disciples came to…
Meditation July 12, 2000
In the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatious of Loyala, who appears in our calendar…
Meditation July 11, 2000
Obsculta, listen: so begins the rule of St. Benedict who is considered the father…
Meditation July 8, 2000
“Do not fear, do not be afraid, there is no fear in love but…
Meditation July 7, 2000
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For…
Meditation July 5, 2000
“The spirit of the Lord God is upon me,” says the prophet, “he has…
Orientation of Bishops and Deputies
I'd like to add my welcome to that of Mrs. Chinnis and Rosemari Sullivan…
Being “Members One of Another” – The Practical Implications
Globalization was a recurring concern at the recent meeting of Primates of the Anglican…
The Presiding Bishop’s Easter 2000 Message
"Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down Death by death, and upon those…
Praying as we Believe – and Living as we Pray
One of the great joys of serving as your Presiding Bishop is being with…