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Daily Archives: June 19, 2016
(Local Paper) Mother Emmanuel AME Church One year later
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A Prayer to Begin the Day from the Syrian Clementine Liturgy
O God, Who art the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection, Who sendest peace to those that receive it; open to us this day the sea of Thy love, and water us with the plenteous streams from the riches of Thy grace. Make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace. Enkindle in us the fire of Thy love; sow in us Thy fear; strengthen our weakness by Thy power; bind us closely to Thee and to each other in one firm bond of unity; for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
From the Morning Bible Readings
Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.
–Psalm 66: 8-9
Posted in Theology, Theology: Scripture
Church of Eng split over same-sex marriage mayB unavoidable, admits Welbys chief of staff
A split over ..[same-sex] marriage in the Church of England may be unavoidable, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s chief of staff admitted on Friday, despite desperate behind-the-scenes discussions to reconcile opposing factions.
The Church’s governing body will enter into secret talks next month in an effort to “change the tone of the debate” over teaching on same-sex relationships. But David Porter, who also heads up the discussions known as Shared Conversations, said they may fail to prevent a split.
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