The Episcopal Cafe

02/12/2026

For those who are interested and have not yet purchased my latest book, Who am I?, you can purchase it at the publisher's website right now for over 50% off! This offer will be especially interesting to churches that would like to use the book for book discussion purposes. Simply call Wipf/Stock 800-344-1528) or email ([email protected]) and give them my name for ordering. You can also order from Amazon and other book outlets. For those who have read the book and are so inclined, would you mind writing a review on Amazon? Thanks, everyone. -Rob Gieselmann (former editor and writer, Episcopal Cafe)

11/18/2025

Rob Gieselmann, former editor of and contributor to The Episcopal Cafe, has several new books out that Episcopalians and recovering evangelicals might find interesting. The first is a spiritual memoir outlining Rob’s journey with grace across the years, entitled Who Am I? In it, Rob describes his encounter with and liberation from Christian fundamentalism, also detailing his journey as an artist, writer, priest, and LGBTQ+ person. The book includes spiritual meditations and samples of Rob's art. The publisher has all of its titles, including Rob’s, at 50% off during November. You can order it here using the code CONFSHIP at checkout, and if you select Media Mail, shipping will be free: https: https://wipfandstock.com/search-results/?contributor=rob-gieselmann

You can also find this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Am-I-Spiritual-Life/dp/B0FTNDY4J6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2STCCAQ61K9HT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2Tw75gPByDOGnQ9Vfz33c0fDf2L42XUtxyXTgzp9uQd-I0qUX3VLv4qkYVDbZHDiamKH4pzKH-pGcN8oHY2dNFgaoIpZHBLPqVwnJzIGWP8.CD-hzpnIXXj5jpJZWDwoEaLATxSbHmkGyuWYtXdWSg8&dib_tag=se&keywords=rob+gieselmann&qid=1763500096&sprefix=rob+gieselman%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-1

Rob's second book is one of sermons covering the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. You can find this book under "Robert Gieselmann" on Amazon.com.

11/30/2024

07/14/2024

Apocryphile Press has created a new cover for Irony and Jesus! Take a look if you're interested. Better yet, if you've read this book already, would you mind writing a review on Amazon?

Irony and Jesus: Parables, Miracles & Stories

11/15/2023

"The Bishop of Oxford, Dr Steven Croft, had put down the amendment calling for a trial period for the services of blessing, which, in effect, reversed a decision made by the House of Bishops in October to proceed straight to a full synodical process under Canon B2 without a trial period. Authorisation under B2 requires final approval by two-thirds in all three Houses. On current voting patterns, it seems unlikely that it would be approved."

STAND-ALONE services of blessing for same-sex couples are to go ahead in trial form, after an amendm...

11/07/2023

On November 6, 2023, the ACNA Province announced that a Board of Inquiry appointed by Archbishop Foley Beach found probable cause to present Bp. Stewart Ruch of the ACNA Diocese of the Upper Midwest (UMD) for an ecclesiastical trial for violation of Canons IV.2.4 and IV.2.10, as laid out in a presen

10/17/2023

WASHINGTON (RNS) — New stained-glass windows depicting racial justice protests by African Americans have replaced the panes honoring Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson at the Washington National Cathedral.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'There is a lot of work yet to be done to confront systemic racism,' said cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith.

09/09/2023

ENS reports "Prince Singh resigned Sept. 8 as bishop provisional of the dioceses of Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the day after he was restricted in his ordained ministry amid a disciplinary investigation into domestic abuse allegations by his two sons and ex-wife."

[Episcopal News Service] The Rt. Rev. Prince Singh resigned Sept. 8 as bishop provisional of the dioceses of Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the day after he was restricted in his ordained m…

09/03/2023

https://livingchurch.org/2023/09/01/bishops-vow-no-free-passes-for-bishops-on-behavioral-issues/

“We want the church to know we are not looking the other way.”

08/15/2023

In the back and forth concerning Bishop Ruch of ACNA, there will be a trial. See also the preceding post in the which two parishes switching their affiliation from ACNA to the Episcopal Church cite the mishandling of abuse charges in ACNA. https://religionnews.com/2023/08/15/acna-bishop-stewart-ruch-will-face-church-trial/

08/15/2023

ACNA churches returning to the Episcopal Church. This is the kind of story anticipated at the founding of The Episcopal Cafe - that, in time, some churches would find their way back to the Episcopal Church.

"They cited their convictions around the inclusion of women in leadership, hospitality toward sexual minorities, opposition to white supremacy, treatment of people of color, and response to abuse victims in the church."

Resurrection South Austin is the latest to go, citing issues around race, women, sexual minorities, and abuse response.