Women Bishops in England, Immigrant children in Texas, Violence and Equality in the headlines . . . a big week for religion in the news, plus reflections on ministry, parenting and other items.

Religion in the Headlines

Eyewitness to History: From the 'Amen Corner' in the East Room

The Moon Communion Of Buzz Aldrin That NASA Didn't Want To Broadcast

LGBT rights * Middle East woes * Secret of happiness: Monday’s Roundup | Religion News Service

National Council of Churches opposes Israeli invasion of Gaza

ISIS burns 1,800-year-old church in Mosul - Al Arabiya News

Christians flee Mosul after ISIL threat: Convert to Islam or die - Washington Times

Hartford Courant - Will We Answer This Postcard From God?

Looking Beyond the ‘Safety’ of the Hate Narrative : ISLAMiCommentary

WCC expresses sorrow over Malaysia Airlines disaster

A Two-Page Form Spawns a Contraceptive Showdown - NYTimes.com

Pastor Led Son’s Gay Wedding, Revealing Fault Line in Church - NYTimes.com

Meet The Former Call Girl Saving Hookers For Jesus - The Daily Beast

 

 

Items from around the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion

 Justice and Advocacy Fellowship recipients announced for poverty alleviation and environmental stewardship | Episcopal Church

Bishop Ely: Some thoughts as I leave for Jerusalem – July 21, 2014 | Blog | Bishop's

New solar panels are symbol of the resurrection of life on earth | Deseret News

Episcopal Migration Ministries | UACs

A man on a mission | EastBayRI.com

Supporting Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s response in Gaza

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Joint Nominating Committee offers second essay on presiding bishop

Laundry Love - EpiscopalChurch

The Episcopal Church granted ECOSOC status at UN | Episcopal Church

El Salvador: Violence, insecurity, impunity lead to displacement

Gaza’s Al Ahli Hospital appeals for urgent help

EPF calls for cessation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians

Joint Nominating Committee presents second of three essays | Episcopal Church

Episcopal Commons

Justin Welby warns of hysteria over threat of Muslim radicalisation

 

 

Women in Ministry (Bishops in England!)

Bishop Mariann Budde | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

 Daily Episcopalian

Archbishop writes to ecumenical partners about women bishops

New Anglican Communion director to promote greater women's participation

What Women Bishops Mean For Christian Unity | Ephraim Radner | First Things

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The Lead

BBC News - Church of England General Synod backs women bishops

English priest shadows women bishops for a job she can't have -- yet | Religion News Service

Women Bishops Approved By Church Of England... Finally

40th anniversary of women’s ordination celebration to be vidoetaped

Church of England says ‘yes’ to women as bishops

 

 

Parenting and Ministry with Children 
Godly Play Foundation | I Wonder…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/07/18/are-you-raising-nice-kids-a-harvard-psychologist-gives-5-ways-to-raise-them-to-be-kind/

Let the children come

The Trouble With Bright Girls | Psychology Today

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study — the largest, most important public health study you never heard of — began in an obesity clinic | ACEs Too High

All Children Are Our Children | Rev. Ed Bacon

 

Ministry Opportunities/Ideas

Chaplain: Navy.com
Sanctuary in the City: A Dinner Church in Brooklyn | OnFaith
 

Reflections on Ministry
 We Come to the Hungry Feast: On Miscarriage

Beauty Tips For Ministers – Reach Out, Check-In

How Letting Go of Baggage Saved My Life | RELEVANT Magazine

Some observations on the daily offices | Sed Angli

The Future Work of the Episcopal Church: Part I | The Sub-Dean's Stall
To Be or Not To Be... A “None” - The Young Clergy Women Project

Speaking to the Soul

Millennials Need a Bigger God, Not a Hipper Pastor | Aspen Group | Building for Ministry | Aspen Group | Building For Ministry

The Diaconate and Lay Religious Orders: The Shape of Future Ministry | The Sub-Dean's Stall

3 things pastors wish their congregations knew - The Presbyterian Outlook

Peer Learning Makes the Church Better - NEXT Church

https://www.facebook.com/l/NAQEr9dvj/newlife.id.au/equality-and-gender-issues/equality-in-marriage/egalitarian-books-on-marriage/

Pastoral Transition-Lifting the Veil of Secrecy | Inside the Large Congregation

 

 

Work/Life Balance
When Work Becomes A Haven From Stress At Home : Shots - Health News : NPR