Christmas tree burnings invoke symbol of Jesus as light to the world on Epiphany

[Episcopal Diocese of Michigan] A best-selling author on the rise of Christian nationalism urged Michigan church leaders to prepare their congregations to navigate what is likely to be political and social turbulence after the November presential election. Kristin Kobes Du Mez told a gathering of 60 people from 13 churches in the Diocese of Michigan…

Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of two remaining historically Black colleges with Episcopal roots. Photo: Saint Augustine’s University [Episcopal News Service] Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, reportedly will move its classes online in April as it fights to maintain its accreditation and remain open as one of two remaining…

From left, the Rev. Greg Larkin, Dodgers relief pitcher Jim Gott and Los Angeles Bishop Frederick Borsch pose for a photo at Dodger Stadium in 1993. Photo: Diocese of Los Angeles [Diocese of Los Angeles] The Rev. Greg Larkin was born in the Diocese of Los Angeles, at Good Samaritan Hospital, and his father was…

[Anglican Communion News Service] The World Council of Churches has formally launched an “Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action,” following a special plenary session during the WCC central committee meeting. The session, chaired by the Anglican Communion’s Panama Bishop Julio Murray, who also is the former archbishop of Central America, brought together church leaders, theologians and…

Noted primatologist Jane Goodall, who died Oct. 1, will be remembered at a Nov. 12 funeral service at Washington National Cathedral. Photo: Jane Goodall Institute [Episcopal News Service] Jane Goodall, primatologist, ethologist and conservationist, will be remembered Nov. 12 at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The invitation-only service will be…

[Episcopal News Service] Dallas Bishop George Sumner plans to retire in 2025, according to an April 22 letter to the diocese, which is based in Texas. Last week, Sumner called for the election of a coadjutor who will serve alongside him until he retires. Bishop George Sumner has led the Diocese of Dallas since 2015….