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. . . Of Resolutions, Sexuality, Mystery and the “Real Business of the Church” September, 1991
QUESTION: What do resolutions, sexuality, mystery and “the real business of the Church” have in common? ANSWER: The General Convention of the Episcopal Church Numerous critiques, commentaries, reflections and editorials have been written about the 70th General Convention of the … Continue reading
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The Church and Reconciliation, Part II July, 1991
THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITY As a community of reconciliation, the Church’s mission is to “restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ” (Book of Common Prayer, “Outline of the Faith,” page 855). The Church pursues this mission … Continue reading
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The Church and Reconciliation, Part I June, 1991
On April 26, 1991, an article was released from the Medill News Service entitled, “lnouye Suggests Study of Sioux Land Claims.” In that article Senator Inouye, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs, was reported as asking South … Continue reading
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Leaning Toward Phoenix May, 1991
Invariably, during any given General Convention year, there is a flood of resolutions, appeals on the part of special interest groups and calls for support from various agencies and commissions within the Church. This morning’s mail is illustrative; resolutions from … Continue reading
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The War on the Gulf, Edgemont and Rosebud March, 1991
Early last month I received a telephone call from Cora Jones, a parishioner of the Church of Jesus at Rosebud and the Superintendent of the BIA on the Rosebud Reservation. Cora called to express her concern and to solicit support … Continue reading
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Kevin Costner Dances With South Dakota February, 1991
Whether making a visitation to the Pine Ridge, confirming in Watertown, attending a consultation in Little Rock, Arkansas or a conference in Washington D.C., within the last two months I have found myself invariably responding to the question; have you … Continue reading
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Reconciliation in Review January, 1991
Early last year our Governor called the state of South Dakota to a Year of Reconciliation. In his call he appointed a Council for Reconciliation to plan, coordinate and enable various activities and celebrations of Lakota culture in South Dakota. … Continue reading
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December, 1990
The following is a continuation of the Bishop’s Charge to the Convention. Part I was published last month, in which the Bishop spoke of his continuing call to us for L.I.F.E,. (Leadership In Faithful Evangelism, through the Way). This is … Continue reading
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The Bishop’s Charge to Convention (Part I) October, 1990
The following is a portion of the text of Bishop Anderson’s Charge to the Convention. The remaining portion will be printed next month. At our last convention, my charge came in the form of an invitation, an invitation to L.I.F.E. … Continue reading
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An Encounter in Brazil October, 1990
Early last month I traveled to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, for a meeting of the planning committee of the Anglican Encounter scheduled for March 29th – April 3rd, 1992. The proposed Anglican Encounter grows out of an ongoing concern to support … Continue reading
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