“It is an understatement to say we live in a deeply complex and difficult time in the life of the world,” Bishop Michael Curry said.

CHR Comment: The article notes the divisions in the Episcopal church due to decisions about ordaining homosexuals. There is also an interesting environmental comment from Curry, who refers to saving “Mother Earth.” The second link below is to the service bulletin for the installation, which shows that the service was not just ecumenical (including other Christians) but also interfaith (including other religions).

Source: Episcopal Church Installs Michael Curry, First Presiding African-American Bishop Of The National Christian Denomination

http://www.cathedral.org/pdfs/20151101PBCurryInstallation.pdf