Church of Scotland 'to introduce online baptism'

As United Methodists talk of splitting over gay equality, top bishop pleads for unity
The Washington Post: Amid reports that UMC leaders are considering dividing over LGBT equality disputes, the denomination's top bishop on Tuesday asked members to recommit to remaining together, even though he described their community as having a "broken heart."
United Methodist Reporter: Commentary: No choice but to talk about breaking up

Six months in, new Episcopal church leader reflects on church challenges
PBS Newshour: Judy Woodruff sat down with the Most Reverend Michael Curry to learn how he is leading one of the United States' oldest denominations at a time of conflict and change.

Church of Scotland 'to introduce online baptism' in bid to boost membership
The (London) Telegraph: Under plans being considered by the Church of Scotland, baptism could be administered online for the first time in a move to redefine the idea of a congregation in the internet age.

Can the religious left be effective again? Short answer: no
Religion Dispatches: The weakness of the religious left mostly reflects the divisions of our society, says Daniel Schultz.

3 ways Pope Francis' opening on women deacons can change Catholicism
Religion News Service: Whatever comes out of this potentially historic opening, the move by Pope Francis will have at least three other concrete effects that could be just as important.