The Episcopal Church announces four candidates for presiding bishop
United States RNS Four candidates have been selected to stand for election as the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the denomination’s highest office. The nominees include Bishop J Scott Barker of the Diocese of Nebraska, Bishop Daniel GP Gutiérrez of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Bishop Sean Rowe of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to receive pacemaker to treat irregular heart rhythm
United States RNS The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted Friday to treat his atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, the denomination announced Thursday. The procedure is expected to require an overnight hospital stay. Curry, who has been keeping to a lighter, modified work schedule while dealing with recent […]
After troubled decade, Kenya Methodists elect new Presiding Bishop
Nairobi, KenyaRNS After forcing out their leader three months ago, the Methodist Church in Kenya elected a new Presiding Bishop on Thursday, raising hopes for a denomination that has faced the threat of schism due to bitter disagreements within its leadership. Rev Isaiah Deye, 61, was elected as the seventh Presiding Bishop at the 58th […]
In the US, Episcopal Bishop Curry says “more to do” as poll shows Christians viewed as hypocrites
RNS Ask a Christian to describe other Christians and the answers likely will be “giving,” “compassionate,” “loving” and “respectful”. Ask a non-Christian, on the other hand, and the more likely descriptors you’ll get for Christians are “hypocritical”, “judgmental” and “self-righteous.” Non-Christians are also far more likely to say Christians do not represent the teachings of […]
Church of God in Christ names Detroit’s Bishop J Drew Sheard new presiding bishop
RNS A Detroit bishop of the Church of God in Christ has been named the new presiding bishop of the nation’s largest historically Black Pentecostal denomination. Bishop J Drew Sheard, the husband of Gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters, was elected on Saturday by the COGIC General Assembly, the denomination announced. Bishop […]
The Interview: “You can’t just jump to hope” – Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on healing after the US election
EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, speaks to Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the US, about the United State’s journey toward healing…
Former WCC head installed as presiding bishop of the Church of Norway
Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, former general secretary of the World Council of Churches, was installed as the presiding bishop of the Church of Norway’s bishops’ conference on Sunday. The service, held at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway, was conducted in accordance with social distancing restrictions and live-streamed internationally. Tveit, who was also consecrated as Bishop […]
World Council of Churches head nominated as presiding bishop of Church of Norway
Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches, has been nominated as the next presiding bishop of the Church of Norway. Tveit, who has served as general secretary of the WCC for the past 10 years, is the only nomination for the position in accordance with church regulations. An ordained pastor […]
In the US, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preaches on selflessness at Baptist church
Alexandria, Virginia, USRNS Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry spent the evening of Ash Wednesday at a Baptist church, preaching a Lenten message focused on love and selflessness. “When love breaks out, we all get set free,” he said to an applauding crowd gathered at Harvest Assembly Baptist Church. Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry […]