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January 05 2020
BREAKING: United Methodist Church officially splits over gay 'marriage,' clergy
The plan, which still needs to be approved by the conference in May, was devised by a 16-person committee of bishops and other officials who deemed separation the "best means to resolve our differences, allowing each part of the Church to remain true to its theological understanding."
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December 27 2019
'Victims' of Church of England preacher reveal allegations of naked beatings, ice baths and massages
Rev Jonathan Fletcher, 77, was banned from preaching after it emerged that he had "spiritually abused" vulnerable adults at the London church where he used to minister, the Daily Telegraph revealed in June.
Now five alleged victims - all men who wish to remain anonymous - have come forwards to detail the spiritual, psychological and physical abuse they claim to have suffered.
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December 27 2019
HISTORIAN OF ISLAM CORRECTS POPE FOR PUSHING 'HISTORICAL FICTION'
During the Holy Father's surprise visit to the Pilo Albertelli High School on Friday, two pupils, Damiano and Francesco, asked the pontiff how he would respond to "people of other religious beliefs" and what he would say if an atheist came to him and asked him "for a fundamental reason to start believing."
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December 23 2019
HONG KONG: Bishop Paul Kwong tells congregation that pro-democracy advocates should keep quiet
The sermon was posted on the church's website on Monday. Reaction has been swift, with some branding the sermon as "outrageous" and "sarcastic" and accusing Kwong of using "Jesus to fit some personal values".
In Sunday's sermon, Kwong said: "Whenever people see me or other church leaders, they will say, 'We must speak up! Speak up at all times, on everything. It is a must to fight'.
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December 21 2019
Episcopal Church Hosts Pro-Abortion Rally Featuring "Christian" Pastors Promoting Abortions
"We encourage the legislature to pass bills that improve the health of our communities, not another unconstitutional abortion restriction." #StopTheBans
The Rev. Terry Williams, a United Church of Christ minister from Chillicothe who spoke at the protest, claimed to stand for women's rights by opposing the pro-life bill.
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December 20 2019
Episcopal House of Bishops makeup changing to incorporate greater diversity
"Nothing less than human civilization itself, nothing less than the very survival of this creation, this world itself, depends on our capacity and willingness to be truly inclusive and to affirm our diversity," the Presiding Bishop preached.
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December 10 2019
SAN ANTONIO, TX: Founding Priest inhibited by Ordinariate
Fr. Phillips turns 70 on Friday the 13th.
In that letter, which was read from the raised pulpit at all OLA Masses, Bishop Lopes explained to the "Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ" that their beloved pastor emeritus was named in a list of "clergy credibly accused of sexual misconduct with minors" released in January by the Archdiocese of San Antonio "for failing to report credible allegations against Deacon Orr to the Archdiocese."
DEACON JAMES ORR
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December 09 2019
Curry Brings "Way of Love" to Northern Michigan Episcopalians
Tibetan prayer flags were pinned to the altar table holding the communion bread. Nature imagery permeated the service liturgy, beginning with a blessing of water done in the name of the "Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer," a modalist substitution for the conventional "Father, Son and Holy Spirit."
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December 07 2019
Diocese of Niagara interfaith service attracts more Muslims than Christians
Imam: Show us the straight path. The path of those whom Thou hast favoured
Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger. Nor of those who go astray.
Priest: For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
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December 05 2019
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Australia to resign
"I am hopeful that my early advice to you will enable a smooth transition to be made," he wrote to the bishops.
Dr Freier is the third Archbishop of Melbourne to be Primate. His announcement comes only five days after a meeting he convened of the Australian bishops to discuss pressing issues facing the Church.
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