As usual, Jim Naughton, the Canon for Communications in the Diocese of Washington, scoops everyone on statements by his boss and our Bishop, John Chane.  The Lead, part of the superb diocesan blog, Episcopal Cafe, posted the following editorial by Bishop Chane from the UK newspaper, The Guardian. The framing of mutual joy: Our church’s evolving [...]

An editorial worth reading on the Global Anglican meeting currently going on in Jerusalem appeared in the UK online paper, The Guardian, yesterday. It  said in part: The issue on which all of this currently hinges is the status of openly gay people. Over the past half century, civil society in many parts of the world, including [...]

ST. THOMAS’ PARISH CHOIR: NEW CD — “One Thing Have I Desired” The CD features anthems, spirituals and psalms. There are four anthems by Herbert Howells that are suitable for Christmas or spiritual contemplation. The spirituals include “Balm in Gilead”, and “My Lord, What A Mourning”. The CD can also be purchased online at [...]