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Panorama: Blogs of the Episcopal Church

Panorama presents various opinions and viewpoints of Episcopalians, as well as discussions of personal faith journeys, and conversations about the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church, its actions, social activism, traditions, and liturgy.

El Rvdo. Pablo Velázquez Abreu es profesor de Sagrada Escritura y Teología. Predicador de retiros, congresos y Seminarios para Jóvenes, Parejas y Religiosos Líderes. Apoya Su trabajo ministerial por medio de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TICs) de las cuales es asesor ad intra y ad extra de la Iglesia. Actualmente acompaña Procesos formativos, Comunicaciones y evangelizadores en la Diócesis de Colombia.

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Galileos, ¿por qué permanecéis mirando el cielo?

Meditar sobre la Ascensión del Señor nos lleva a tomar conciencia sobre Aquel que bajó del mundo de Dios (plano metafísico) a la tierra (plano físico) y regresa al lugar de origen después de haber reconciliado a toda la creación con la divinidad. La experiencia de resurrección no se comprende ... [Read More]

Chris Yaw is an Episcopal priest and author who is passionate about renewing congregations.  He is an Emmy Award winning journalist and has worked for several local and national broadcasting companies as a writer, reporter, and producer, which he has put to work at his popular congregational development blog, www.growmychurch.com.

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Don't Tiptoe

It’s been said that all around us people are tiptoeing through life. Staying close to shore. Not taking chances. Allowing their dreams to visit them only when they’re sleeping. However, to tiptoe through life in order to arrive safely at death is not a good recipe for contentment, much less meeting the potential we’ve been ... [Read More]

This blog is written by two priests with a feminine outlook on the world. After all, celebrating the Eucharist with a slipping bra strap adds perspective. The Rev. Laurie Brock (pictured)  is the rector of St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rev. Mary Koppel is priest-in-charge at Grace Episcopal Church (La Iglesia de la Gracia) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Rev. Matthew J. Moretz is the creator of the "Father Matthew Presents" series of video blogs. The light-hearted pieces focus on issues of faith and ministry from the perspective of an Episcopal priest. The series is a close-up view of the Episcopal Church in the 21st century. Father Matthew seeks to present the treasures of Christianity one video at a time.

A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, life-long resident of Tennessee, and currently working in Hong Kong! Serving as a Mission Volunteer with the Mission for Migrant Workers (www.migrants.net) at St. John's Cathedral in Hong Kong, part of the Young Adult Service Corps program of the Episcopal Church.

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YASC re-entry, NYC, VDC

So I just returned from an amazing trip to NYC where I reconnected with other YASC participants and friends from Hong Kong.The retreat portion was a chance for the participants to reflect on our experiences and aid in processing all of the things we faced over the last year. It ... [Read More]

I am a painter and actively seek to love and understand God more through being and working with other people on things that I am passionate about like peace, food security, environment and beauty. I am a member of The Episcopal Church--currently studying to be a priest.

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The Road to Chisawani Outstation

Mr. Esau Nkosi (our driver), Fr. Gowoka, Mr. Charles Malata (Diocesan Project Officer) and the leaders of Chisawani parish.   We set out for the Chisawani Outstation two days later than planned because the 4-wheel drive vehicle needed repairs.  After our return trip home especially, I was thankful for the new ball ... [Read More]

The Rt. Rev. Stacy Sauls is the Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church. Sauls was elected the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington in 2000.  His episcopacy is recognized for his focused and creative work on mission and vision in the context of a smaller diocese in Eastern Kentucky where 14 of the 100 poorest counties in the country are located.

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Unabashed

I have just returned to South Africa.  I went to attend a dialogue of Anglican bishops on the subject of reconciliation.  It was a great blessing.  While I was there I also had the chance to spend some time with Holly Milburn, Cameron Spoor, and Steve Smith, all of them ... [Read More]

Saintly Mama is a place "where we hang up our halos and talk about what matters to us: God, kids, church, politics... and how to survive it all with grace and humor intact." The blog grew out of All Saints’ Atlanta’s “Monday Morning Moms,” a group for mothers of young children who need a place to rest after a busy weekend, to visit with new and old friends, to study Scripture and the world. Written by the Rev. Noelle York-Simmons, Associate Rector and mama of two young children, the blog highlights topics, discussions, readings, and resources shared among mothers of faith.

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When you mess with a runner...

It has been three days since some maladjusted, vengeful, hate-filled person dropped off a package full of evil at the finish line of the Boston marathon. I'm running out of things to say about the darkness that can reside in the human spirit and the power we have to overcome it.  ... [Read More]

Scott Gunn, Episcopal priest and certified technophile, serves as the executive director of Forward Movement in Cincinnati, Ohio. He considers our historic mission “to reinvigorate the life of the church,” which is something he's always glad to prattle on about. Scott is also a deputy to General Convention, serving on behalf of the Diocese of Rhode Island, where he's canonically resident.

Serving in the Diocese of Grahamstown, South Africa, Stephen Smith (Diocese of California) is an assistant teacher and resource center assistant at the Holy Cross School in Grahamstown. He has been in this role for a year and will continue for the 2012-2013 YASC year.