A version of Episcopal Life's Guide to General Convention is now available on-line. It can be found here. Once opened through a web-browser, it can be downloaded and used offline. read more

Let me see... what have I forgotten? Something, I'm sure. I've got the Blue Book, and the laptop has the BCP, BOS, LFF, NRSV, C&C2006, the last three Journals of General Convention, and most of the emails from the House of Bishops/Deputies lis... read more

do i want the kindle dx or the kindle 2? read more

It's the lead up to General Convention, which begins next week. The plot thickens, the pot boils, things are shaken and stirred:(i) President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson is suggesting that Dispatch of Business may propose a special or... read more

This morning as we mark Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Freedom Day, we find ourselves in the midst of a cultural and political battle over marriage equality for same-sex couples. This conflict has been acutely felt by all of us in Californ... read more

My colleague at Grace Cathedral Elaine Belz recently shared this great article from Sojourners, on the influential 20th century Episcopalian Frances Perkins. I've often thought a cool advertising campaign for the Episcopal Church would involve pho... read more

After much thought, prayer, and consultation with others, I’ve decided that it is time to close down Jake’s place. This is not an easy decision. In some ways, it feels like a part of me is dying. There’s many reasons for making this decision: 1. I... read more

I’m just back from the Spring meeting of the House of Bishops, held at the Kanuga Camp and Conference Center, near Asheville, North Carolina. I was part of the writing team that produced the bishops’ pastoral letter on the economy, which I commen... read more

Friends,After doing some thinking and praying, I've decided to close this blog down. For those who like to check in on me. I will still be posting all my sermons on our parish blog, the Blog of the Good Shepherd.No one is making me shut down, and ... read more

Well… the book has arrived on the scene to great reviews. Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired Magazine writes: “The hive-mind of Christianity speaks! It brings news of the future. Utte... read more