Memorial Day, Isla Vista, #yesallwomen, Pope visits the Holy Land, How to do a wedding in CT and other resources . . .

Here are some items of note from around the Church and the headlines this week. Much of social media has been taken up with conversation on the shootings in Isla Vista and gender in America. I have included a variety of perspectives on this issue and the Twitter campaign of #yesallwomen that came out of it. A reminder that inclusion of an item here does not equal endorsement of that particular viewpoint. I have found much food for thought in variety of perspectives and what an explosive issues gender and violence are in America.

News and Items from around the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion

Retired Bishops Speak

Bishop Dan's Blog: REVERENCE FOR GOD & RESPECT FOR OTHERS: DISCERNING GOOD AND BAD RELIGION 

Retired New York Vicar Bishop Don Taylor dies at 77

Retired Bishop Daniel L. Swenson dies

One pastor, two faith traditions

Dallas Bishop James Stanton: A legacy of strength and inspiration

 

African, North American bishops claim ‘foundational call as reconcilers’ 

Welby joins calls for protection of Pakistan’s Christians

 

Memorial Day & Veterans
10 Life Lessons From A Navy Seal. I Will Always Remember #4.

Baltimore Sun - Today is not Veterans Day

Daily Meditation: Memorial Day

Clergy Confidential: Please don't thank me on Memorial Day

Washington National Cathedral's 'Blessing Of The Bikes' Welcomes Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Riders

 

 

Various items related to and perspectives on the shooting in Isla Vista and the #YesAllWomen campaign 

Santa Barbara: ‘Resilience in the face of violence’

Sermon from St. Michael’s, Isla Vista, CA | The Episcopal Peace Fellowship 

Elliot Rodger’s half-white male privilege - Salon.com

Misogyny, #yesallwomen, and the role of the church | The Christian Century

I’m not an idiot — Medium

Misogyny, #yesallwomen, and the role of the church | The Christian Century

#YesAllWomen in the wake of Elliot Rodger: Why it’s so hard for men to recognize misogyny.

Rape Culture And The Myth of ‘The Random Psycho’ | PeaceBang

Hydrate Your Soul — Reflecting on the Killings in Isla Vista

Not all men: How discussing women’s issues gets derailed.

The Power of #YesAllWomen : The New Yorker

How We Teach Our Kids That Women Are Liars | Role Reboot 

The Ten Most Asinine Things About #YesAllWomen

Masculinity and Mass Violence | Sexuality/Gender | Religion Dispatches

 

 

Ecumenism & Pope's visit to Holy Land
For women priests, a moment of justice – and excommunication | Al Jazeera America

The Pope and Peace in the Middle East: We Are All Francis Now

Pope Francis Prays At Bethlehem, Wall Between Israel And 'State Of Palestine', Calls For Middle East Peace (PHOTO)

Pope Francis delivers blockbuster day in Middle East - World - The Boston Globe

Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew Pray In Holy Sepulcher Church

BBC News - Pope urges end to "unacceptable" Israeli-Palestinian conflict

5 Things To Watch For During Pope's Mideast Trip

 

Parenting & Ministry with Kids/Youth

Dads who do chores raise daughters who aspire to high-paying careers - The Globe and Mail

Kate DiCamillo's Picks For Summer Treehouse Reading : NPR

33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer

 

Transitions & other Congregational Resources
Dig In: 10 Ways to Find Your Feet in a New Place

Free to Discern | Trusted consultants for your congregation 

any day a beautiful change: A Mary Carol

The Lasting Supper | Help Yourself!

Leadership in Anxious Times: Six Lessons for the Church

 

Power Point on Officiating at Weddings in CT (from Bp. Ahrens)

 Officiating at the Celebration and Blessing 2014 color.ppt - Google Drive

 

Women in Ministry

 Sarah Heath: I Am a Pastor on Vimeo

 

Continuing Education

Faith & Work Initiative

Bexley Seabury Sponors Free Online Class with New York Times Bestselling Author Albert Cutie

 

Inspiration

Where Heaven and Earth Come Closer - NYTimes.com

 Graduate of the Year - NYTimes.com

11 must-see TED Talks | Playlist | TED.com

Kitra Cahana: A glimpse of life on the road | Talk Video | TED.com

Family & Parenting

FAMILY AND PARENTING

NY Times Blogs/Opinion on Parenting

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/24/laws-of-physics-cant-trump-the-bonds-of-love/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20121225

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/04/parenting-as-a-spiritual-practice/?_r=0

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/07/opinion/blow-the-passion-of-parenting.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0

7 Crippling Parenting Behaviors That Keep Children From Growing Into Leaders - Forbes

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2014/01/16/7-crippling-parenting-behaviors-that-keep-children-from-growing-into-leaders/

Traci Smith | Seamless Faith & Parenting

http://traci-smith.com/

Going to Visit Family or Friends Who Have a New Baby?  Follow These Tips! | Williamsburg Mothering

http://williamsburgmothering.com/2013/09/30/going-to-visit-family-or-friends-who-have-a-new-baby-follow-these-tips/

Why Mom’s Time Is Different From Dad’s Time - WSJ.com

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304757004579335053525792432?mod=trending_now_4

7 things a pastor’s kid needs from a father | The Resurgence

http://theresurgence.com/2013/01/02/7-things-a-pastors-kid-needs-from-a-father

You know you are a working mom when . . .

http://www.rockfordparent.com/article/20140219/News/140219123

How to Have a Good Paternity Leave

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/advice-on-how-to-have-a-good-paternity-leave/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=1&

Don't Help Your Kids With Their Homework - Dana Goldstein - The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/04/and-dont-help-your-kids-with-their-homework/358636/

New Parenting Study Released : The New Yorker

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/shouts/2014/03/new-parenting-study-released.html?utm_source=tny&utm_campaign=generalsocial&utm_medium=facebook&mbid=social_facebook&mobify=0

Why I Would Never Force my Kids to go to Church | TruthNotes

http://truthnotes.net/2014/03/24/why-i-would-never-force-my-kids-to-go-to-church/

WWJD? What would Jesus do? | discerningparenthood

http://discerningparenthood.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/wwjd-what-would-jesus-do/

35 Little Hacks That Will Make Parenting So Much Easier

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/36-little-hacks-that-will-make-parenting-so-much-easier

The Overprotected Kid - The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/03/hey-parents-leave-those-kids-alone/358631/