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To prevent abuse and coverups, the church needs to empower laypeople
Our old, clerical ways cannot be redeemed.
by Sean Rowe
Michael Curry’s impression on the bride and groom
The bishop preached first and foremost to the royal couple themselves—about their marriage and the work and witness they have said they want to offer.
The personal is political—and universal—for Carter Heyward
Heyward was one of the first women priests. But her particular experiences aren't the heart of her memoir.
by Amy Frykholm
God's words and liturgy's echo
"I love you," says God. "We love you, too," our prayers reply.
Episcopal Divinity School to join Union seminary in New York
EDS students will earn Union degrees, and EDS appointed Kelly Brown Douglas as dean.
Forming priests among the people
Chicago's Episcopal seminary goes all in on field education
The Episcopal Church was and is right to affirm same-sex marriage. Now we should be willing to face the costs.
by Ross Kane
When the congregation starts reciting the creed, I do one of two things: argue with it in my head, or zone out and stop listening.
by Amy Frykholm
"After we receive the bread, we're gonna go to the kitchen," he said. "We have cheese pizza tonight."