Author Archives: CBA

The second article of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Apostles’ Creed, as the Baptismal Symbol; and the Nicene Creed (are) sufficient statement(s) of the Christian faith” (The Book of Common Prayer p. 877).   Just what is a creed and … Continue reading →

The first article of the Chicago-­Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New testaments contain all things necessary to salvation and are the rule and ultimate stan­dard of the faith.”   We are a people of the … Continue reading →

    “Just what do Episcopalians believe?”   Have you ever been asked that question? I know that I have, by persons outside the Episcopal Church and Episcopalians! In traveling the Diocese, I have also discovered that a good many … Continue reading →

The Episcopal Church: “Conservative? Or “Liberal”? A question often raised, in rela­tion to last month’s article on the relation of Church and state and religion and politics, is whether the Episcopal Church is a “con­servative” or “liberal” Church.   Perhaps … Continue reading →

Of the various resolutions adopted at our Diocesan Convention this past October at Em­manuel Church, Rapid City, Resolution 018(S) (support for the implementation of the treaty rights of the Sioux Nation) has been the source of some confusion and misunderstanding. … Continue reading →

Given the number of diocesan and national Church meetings and conferences that I attend, it is rare to experience a new dynamic within such groups. I’ve recently had such a new and in­vigorating experience as a result of my membership … Continue reading →

Consider the following facts: Over 2000 people in attend­ance at this year’s 115th Niobrara Convocation. A record number, 370, of young persons throughout the Diocese attending Thunderhead Episcopal camping program this past summer. Over 200 young persons atten­ding the Diocesan … Continue reading →