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[Anglican Communion News Service] On Dec. 13, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued a Christmas message that notes it comes ” in the midst of these dark days of continuing conflict and uncertainty in our region” while proclaiming the  the eternal Christmas message — “the birth of our Lord Jesus in…

[Episcopal News Service] A month after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he would resign over his handling of a sprawling abuse scandal in the church, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is also facing calls to step down over a separate, unrelated abuse case. Cottrell, who is expected soon to take over temporary leadership of…

The Rev. Joseph Alaak (front row, center) gathers with family and other clergy after his ordination to the priesthood at St. Martha’s, Papillion, Nebraska, on Aug. 16, 2024. Photo: Diocese of Nebraska [Episcopal News Service] Life has been busy for the Rev. Joseph Alaak since his ordination to the priesthood in August 2024. He serves…

[Church in Wales] Llandaff Cathedral has been named as the first cathedral in Wales to be awarded the A Rocha Silver Eco Church Award. This award reflects the dedication and commitment of the cathedral community to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The A Rocha Eco Church Award recognizes churches that demonstrate exceptional care for God’s creation across areas…

Bishop Carol Gallagher leads worship May 27, 2023, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: Bethany Versoy/Diocese of Massachusetts [Episcopal News Service] Compiling a concise biography for Bishop Carol Gallagher can be a daunting task. She has been active in ordained ministry for so long – 35 years – and served…

Central Florida Bishop Justin Holcomb, shown here during a diocesan clergy conference in October 2024, has made preventing abuse and helping survivors of abuse a key part of his episcopacy. Photo: Stephanie Gamble [Episcopal News Service] Central Florida Bishop Justin Holcomb has made it his priority since becoming bishop 18 months ago to create what…

[Episcopal News Service] Former Rochester Bishop Prince Singh has accepted a disciplinary accord under which Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will suspend him for at least three more years, after which Singh could face deposition, or removal from ordained ministry, if he falls short of requirements imposed on him, according to Rowe’s Dec. 13 letter to…

[Episcopal News Service] The Biden administration on Dec. 12 released its long-awaited strategy to counter Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. “This first-ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is a historic step forward to live up to our ideals. It seeks to deepen understanding of these communities and the discrimination and bias they have…

Religious leaders gathered Dec. 12, 2023, for an event linked to the Global Refugee Forum, “Religious Leaders Unite for Climate Peace in Solidarity with Refugees.” Photo: Peter Williams via WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES [Episcopal News Service] The Rt. Rev. Mark Edington, bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, has been invited to join…

The Church of the Intercession in Manhattan has hosted an annual Clement Clarke Moore Candlelight Carol Service since 1910. New York’s oldest continuous Christmas tradition, the service includes a reading of Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” live music, hot chocolate and a procession to the nearby cemetery to lay a wreath on Moore’s…