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On the unity we seek February 1989
O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior. the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, … Continue reading
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The Language of Lambeth January, 1989
Praying and working for unity within the Diocese, the larger Christian body and the communities in which we live is hardly a concern unique to the Diocese of South Dakota. At our convention this past fall we held up unity … Continue reading
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The Bishop’s Charge to Diocesan Convention November, 1988
My charge to you this year is two-fold. The charge comes from something that Don Armentrout shared with us last night at dinner. He said that unity is both a gift and a task. So first, my brothers and sisters, … Continue reading
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This Historic Episcopate September 1988
Bishops come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, cultures and personalities. I am especially aware of the wonderful diversity among bishops in writing this article at the end of the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England. For the past … Continue reading
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June 1988
The Catechism defines sacraments as “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as a sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.” The Catechism goes on to define grace as “God’s favor … Continue reading
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The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds May 1988
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
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The Holy Scriptures April, 1988
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
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“Just what do Episcopalians believe?” March 1988
“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
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The Episcopal Church: “Conservative? Or “Liberal”?
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
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Clarification of Resolution 018(S) January, 1988
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
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