September 1, 2001 Consecrations called 'divisive'

For the second time in 18 months, Anglican conservatives have rebelliously consecrated bishops for the Anglican Mission in America. Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, and Frank Griswold, Presiding Bishop of the U.S....

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January 1, 2001 Former ECUSA treasurer released from custody

Former church treasurer Ellen F. Cooke, convicted in 1995 of embezzling $2 million from the Episcopal Church in the United States is to be released from federal custody this month. Ms. Cooke was transferred to a halfway...

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October 1, 2000 'Missionary bishops' given go ahead

Two U.S. priests say they have been authorized to form an Anglican Mission in America under the auspices of the provinces of Rwanda and South East Asia, whose archbishops irregularly consecrated them as "missionary bishops" to...

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September 1, 2000 U.S. bishops send letter of support

This summer American Anglicans debated two of the major issues Canadians will face next year, welcoming Lutherans into full communion while cautiously acknowledging the presence of unmarried committed couples in their pews. ...

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September 1, 2000 Bishops' letter

As the bishops of the Episcopal Church USA, we send this message to you so that you may know of the strong bonds of affection we feel for you during this troubled time in the life of your community. Your Primate, the Most...

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September 1, 2000 Lutherans, Episcopalians link

DenverOn a commanding vote in both houses, the 73rd General Convention approved the landmark agreement Called to Common Mission (CCM) between the 2.3 million member Episcopal Church and 5.2 million member Evangelical Lutheran...

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September 1, 2000 Convention recognizes relationships other than marriage

Denver In a move hailed by many as evidence of a new way of doing business, General Convention engineered a compromise giving hope to gay and lesbian members while affirming traditional church teaching on the sanctity of...

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May 1, 1998 Episcopalian, Lutheran accord back on track

A proposal calling for full communion between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Episcopal Church was put back on track with the April 9 release of "Called to Common Mission: A Lutheran Proposal for a...

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May 1, 1998 Former presiding bishop Allin dies

Bishop John M. Allin, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (U.S.A.) from 1973 to 1985, died March 6, at the age of 76, after suffering a stroke while undergoing cancer treatment. Bishop Allin served as head of the...

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