where tradition, liturgy and reason meet compassion, justice and transformation

Monthly Archives: May 2012

News and Notes: May 24 – June 10

By Lisa | Published: May 23, 2012

  Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life! (the Easter Troparion)   Weekly Calendar: Thursday, May 24      Theology on Tap     7 PM at the Carolina Brewery (see note below)   Saturday, May 26 Enjoy the fair beauty of the Advocate [...]

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Theology on Tap at the Carolina Brewery: Thursday, May 24: “Cosmopolitanism: theology for a world of strangers”

By Lisa | Published: May 19, 2012

Theology on Tap is an informal gathering on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month of people who want to discuss the ideas that are foundational to and formational for the Christian life. At each meeting, texts from the tradition will be distributed to prompt conversation, but we are confident that the conversation will head [...]

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Diana Butler Bass discusses Christianity After Religion — Friday, May 18

By Lisa | Published: May 18, 2012

Diana Butler Bass will speak about trends in religion and spirituality today from her new book, CHRISTIANITY AFTERRELIGION: The End of the Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening, at the following venues:  She will visit the Diocese May 18-20. These events are free and open to the public, but we welcome donations to the host organizations. [...]

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“Steadfast Hope”: A Tuesday Night Series on the Palestinian Quest for a Just Peace

By Lisa | Published: May 15, 2012

Do you ever wonder why, after over 60 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict still drags on unresolved?  As Christians, what stake do we have in this conflict—and what, if any, responsibility do we have to help make peace between these two peoples? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions—or even if you haven’t—please join us for [...]

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Bishop Curry’s Statement Following the Passage of Amendment One

By Lisa | Published: May 10, 2012

May 09, 2012 Bishop’s Statement Following the Passage of Amendment One From: Diocesan House – Raleigh, Raleigh By: Diocesan House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Herr sarah.herr@episdionc.org, 919.645.8455 A STATEMENT FROM THE RT. REV. MICHAEL B. CURRY FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT ONE North Carolina voters have spoken, passing an amendment to the state constitution – [...]

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