Greetings, Friends! This week I’m highlighting a very sensitive resolution so I’m going to present it as is without any commentary. I think it will speak for itself: D047: Compassionate Care of Victims of Sexual Abuse by Clergy Resolved, That the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church calls upon all members of dioceses, congregations, … Continue reading Compassionate Care
Greetings, Friends! As most of you probably know, besides being a priest on the Ministry Support Team of St Michael and All Angels in Cambridge Junction, I work as the residence director of a men’s dorm at Hillsdale College. This week I was saddened to read a text sent out to the dorm by one … Continue reading Our Nations United
Greetings, Friends! All week I’ve been listening to the stories of survivors of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Of course, I have also heard far too many stories of those who did not fare as well. The personal tragedy and devastation has been almost beyond imagination. Before I share this week’s resolution, I’d like to … Continue reading How to Prepare for Natural Disasters
Greetings, Friends! I have been out of the blog loop for a few weeks visiting my daughter’s family in Massachusetts and then settling back into my usual routine welcoming new students as Residence Director of a men’s dorm at the college. I want to begin by expressing my gratitude to Resolution Review Committee members Rev. … Continue reading Weathering The Storm Together
Greetings, Friends! This week’s blog post comes to us from Luke Thompson from the Resolution Review Committee of Diocesan Council. Thank you, Luke, for sharing your thoughts on this resolution: Stewardship in Communities of Color … is one of the resolutions for action or consideration to be reported to Executive Council before December 1, 2020 … Continue reading Stewardship in Communities of Color
Greetings, friends! While the Rev. Judith Schellhammer is spending time with her family, members of the Resolution Review Committee are continuing the work of bringing you information about the resolutions presented during the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. This week’s focus is on resolution D074, which amended a portion of TEC’s disciplinary canon: D074: … Continue reading Changes to Clergy Disciplinary Procedures
Greetings, friends! I trust that you are all enjoying the warm weather and beauty of summer in Michigan! My summer has been busy with adventures both new and old. In addition to camping, kayaking, gardening and spending time with family and friends, I have been invited to more weddings this summer than I have in … Continue reading I Will Bless You, and You Will be a Blessing
