G. Jeffrey MacDonald
Andover Newton seminary to sell campus
America’s oldest graduate seminary is once again blazing a trail for other mainline Protestant institutions to follow. But this time it’s a path many would rather not travel.
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Churches aid Central American refugees
For thousands of Central American children fleeing threats of gang violence, the multiweek journey to the United States has meant trusting human smugglers, hitching rides through Mexico, and hoping...
A seashell shines at Episcopal cathedral
Forget crosses, saints, and scenes from the Bible. The prominent face of a cathedral should be adorned these days with something more welcoming to all people: a seashell.
...At Adventist restaurants, meals are good for the body and the planet
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...Churches turn to part-time clergy
The 50 members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Hitchcock, Texas, are looking forward to December, when Mark Marmon will be ordained their priest. One reason for the excitement?...
Court weighs case challenging ‘under God’
Justices of highest court in Massachusetts examined the nature of the Pledge of Allegiance in early September as they heard a challenge from atheists who want the pledge banned in schools statewide...
Gettysburg museum looks at faith roles in Civil War
When Confederate soldiers bore down on Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863, a quiet seminary building atop a ridge was transformed—first into a Union lookout, then a field hospital for 600 wounded so...
Boston terror takes chaplains to new ground
Two days after the Boston Marathon bombings, Boston Medical Center chaplain Sister Maryanne Ruzzo was checking on staffers who’d been caring for the inju...
Episcopal bishops agree not to help breakaway congregations
The Episcopal Church has a new commandment for its bishops: thou shalt not assist former Episcopalians who are trying to take the church’s assets.
...All eyes on S.C. and Texas church property fights
When disgruntled congregations have left hierarchical denominations such as the Episcopal Church, they’ve often lost property battles as civil courts ruled that buildings and land are not theirs to...
Fasting like Daniel gains a following during Lenten season
Amy Lester has followed Jesus for decades, but her keen appreciation of his sacrifice on the cross came only recently, when she started eating like the prophet Daniel.
...Campus giveaway is in hands of foundation
Christian institutions hoping to win a free campus in western Massachusetts might soon face competition from others who are willing to pay for it, according to terms of a year-end donation from the...
A surge in secessionist theology
Corruption has gone too far. The righteous must break away. Hope now rests with a holy remnant that honors foundational texts.
...Gay bishop 'retiring' to build bridges in D.C.
When V. Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church in 2003, it triggered shock waves and fears of schism across the worldwide Anglican Communion....
Moral decisions in the megastorm
As Hurricane Sandy bore down on the barrier islands of New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie gave stubborn residents one more thing to worry about....