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August 09 2004 By virtueonline MICHIGAN: Aftershock of gay bishop installation rocks local churches

The turmoil centers on New Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson, installed and affirmed last August at the U.S. church's national convention in Minneapolis.

The Rev. Laura Truby, interim rector at Christ Episcopal, said she won't know until after summer vacation how attendance will shake out.

August 09 2004 By virtueonline PITTSBURGH: ACN Bishop Duncan Welcomes Orthodox Sthn. Ohio Priest

The Network is organized and administered through a series of six convocations (5 geographic and one for members of Forward in Faith North America). Each convocation is overseen by a Dean appointed by the Network and who generously serves on a voluntary basis. It is our pleasure to assign you to the Mid-Continental Convocation and encourage you to be in contact with your Dean, Fr.

August 08 2004 By virtueonline SOUTHERN OHIO: Bishop Blasts Departing Orthodox Rector

I am at pains to understand Mr. Terry's problem with the Diocese of Southern Ohio and with me as Bishop. It cannot be the issue of human sexuality. As Bishop for 16 years I have made it clear in the Diocese and the National Church, that I will not bless or countenance the blessing of same sex unions in the Diocese, nor ordain any person living in a sexual relationship with another person.

August 08 2004 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Vicar will launch naked calendar

It will be launched at an evening service at the church on 26 September.

"Many of the atrocities in Rwanda took place in churches where people had sought sanctuary, so it seems fitting to try and redress the balance," said the Rev Earley.

Empowering women

Jo Hofman, 50, who posed for the calendar said: "We wanted to celebrate womanhood to heal a little of the pain suffered by our sisters in Rwanda."

August 06 2004 By virtueonline TANZANIA: Anglican Diocese has never joined TAC says Bishop

At no time has the Synod of the Diocese of Ruvuma considered joining
the Traditional Anglican Communion. Only the Synod of the Diocese of
Ruvuma could decide to take such as a step.

The Bishop of Ruvuma, who is an Associate Bishop (Member) of Forward in Faith North America (FIFNA) was encouraged by the faith he saw when at the FIFNA 2002 Annual Assembly. At that meeting FIFNA entered into full Sacramental Communion with the Traditional Anglican Communion.

August 06 2004 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Evangelist held for homophobic loudhailer rant

Mr Holme, who is married with two children, was asked to tone down the volume of his sermon as he drove through busy streets in his car and trailer berating homosexuality as a wicked perversion.

He declined, pleading his human rights, but was arrested when a police officer noticed that his trailer bore the slogan: “God says; if you reject Him you may become homosexual.”

August 04 2004 By virtueonline MISSOURI: Gay marriage ban gets voter OK

"I think that Missouri values have spoken," said Hartzler, a spokeswoman for the Coalition to Protect Marriage in Missouri. "This is a message of the heart, and here in the Heartland, we value marriage."

August 04 2004 By virtueonline SPEAK OUT! An Initiative for Anglican Laity is Launched

SPEAK OUT! is being coordinated by Diane L. Knippers, President of the Institute on Religion and Democracy and Cynthia P. Brust, Director of Communications for the American Anglican Council; they are joined by an advisory team of lay leaders from across the country.

August 03 2004 By virtueonline BIRMINGHAM: Paul Zahl bids goodbye at Advent

Since he took over as dean of the Advent in 1995, Zahl has helped expand membership from about 2,400 to 3,424 at Birmingham's largest Episcopal church. Sunday attendance grew from less than 900 to 1,249. And the annual budget doubled, to more than $3.4 million.

"I think it's been Paul's preaching," said the Rev. John Harper, the vice-dean who takes over as interim dean Monday. "It's his message and his style."

August 03 2004 By virtueonline AUSTRALIA: Church to defrock disgraced bishop

Church sources said the unprecedented defrocking will be performed by Brisbane Archbishop Phillip Aspinall in the Darnell Room of St Martin's House - part of the St John's Cathedral complex in central Brisbane - on August 25.

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