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No welcome for observers at Texas meeting of conservatives

No welcome for observers at Texas meeting of conservatives

An attempt by Presiding Bishop Frank T Griswold and Dean George Werner, president of the House of Deputies, to send four observers to the American Anglican Council meeting in Texas has been rebuffed.

07 October 2003

Reconciliation Ministry inaugurated by Episcopal Divinity School

Reconciliation Ministry inaugurated by Episcopal Divinity School

Episcopal Divinity School announces the inauguration of a major new ministry for reconciliation within the church.

06 October 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury becomes Patron of Five Talents International

Archbishop of Canterbury becomes Patron of Five Talents International

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, has reaffirmed his commitment to the poor in developing nations by accepting an invitation to become the principal patron of Five Talents International.

02 October 2003

Trinity Wall Street reassures African partners

Trinity Wall Street reassures African partners

The head of the grants program of Trinity Church Wall Street has told partner churches in Africa that they will not be penalized for expressing views opposed to the policies of the Episcopal Church on the issue of human sexuality.

01 October 2003

Soaring registration numbers for "a place to stand" gathering

Soaring registration numbers for "a place to stand" gathering

The extraordinary conference registration numbers show that mainstream Anglicans in the Episcopal Church are mobilized and determined to find a way to remain within the Anglican family.

29 September 2003

Bishop Griswold meets with bishops about General Convention reactions

Bishop Griswold meets with bishops about General Convention reactions

A group of 10 Episcopal bishops from across the spectrum of views on human sexuality met with Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold in New York, September 10-11, to discuss local reaction to General Convention's decisions about the election of an openly gay bishop and the blessing of same-gender relationships.

16 September 2003

Diocese to mark one-year anniversary of schools settlement

Diocese to mark one-year anniversary of schools settlement

The diocese of Ottawa will mark 23 November as Settlement and Reconciliation Sunday.

08 September 2003

September 11 Observances

September 11 Observances

The churches, congregations and organizations of the Episcopal Diocese of New York will be observing the second anniversary of the September 11 tragedy with services, lectures, and moments of silence.

08 September 2003

Bishop appoints new Wardens at St Martin's North Vancouver

Bishop appoints new Wardens at St Martin's North Vancouver

"The absence of a permanent Incumbent (rector), and the unwillingness of some members of the parish to search for one through the normal diocesan process, has brought the current crisis to a head," said Bishop Michael Ingham.

08 September 2003

Archbishop expresses gratitude for help and prayers

Archbishop expresses gratitude for help and prayers

Archbishop David Crawley has expressed gratitude for help and prayers for the people in his diocese who have been affected by forest fires during the last few weeks.

08 September 2003