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Profiles in Faith: Paula Clark: First Woman and First African American to Lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago

28 Jul 2021
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Sam Field

Introduction The Rev. Paula E. Clark is the first African American woman and person of color to be elected Bishop of the Chicago Episcopal Diocese comprising 122 congregations and more than 31,000 members...

The Hidden Religion Of Comedian Robin Williams

29 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

Famous Actor Had A Complicated Relationship With Faith Robin Williams was a comedy legend. Known for his hyper energy and spot-on impressions, he was a successful stand-up comedian, sitcom sensation,...

Episcopal Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry in Their Home Parish

17 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

More Epsicopal LGBT couples can feel included instead of alienated. All couples, irrespective of gender, can now take wedding vows where they worship. This decision was taken by leaders of the Episcopal...

05 Nov 2015
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Elisa Meyer

New Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was installed this weekend at the Washington National Cathedral. The Episcopal Church on Sunday installed Michael Curry as its Presiding Bishop at the Washington...

Episcopal Church Welcomes Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies in their Churches

06 Jul 2015
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Hayli Harding

Twelve years after they sparked a divide in the global Anglican denomination after electing Gene Robinson, an openly gay bishop, the Episcopal Church voted to change the definition of marriage in an overwhelming...

The First Openly Gay Bishop Gets Divorce

13 May 2014
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Alison Lesley

Mark Andrew (top left) and Bishop Gene Robinson (right and bottom left) during their civil ceremony in 2008 First openly gay Episcopal Bishop, Gene Robinson announced that his marriage is coming to an end,...