In the Diocese of Fond Du Lac this week, seven parishes that are basically unsustainable alone are finding creative ways of doing ministry to stay afloat. It is what is euphemistically called "sharing resources" or, more loftily, forming a "new covenant." Bishop Russell Jacobus is hedging his bets. In his "bishop's chat" a blurb on the diocesan website, he says he may or may not respond to all questions and concerns.
Read moreMany Christians are now asking, where to from here? What's next? The Rev. Dr. Peter Moore, former President of Trinity School for Ministry, has found a way to keep people coming to church or group during spring, summer, or fall with his Journey in Discipleship course enabling Christians to draw new depths and add new vibrancy to their faith. His course in discipleship is must reading. A world leader in Anglicanism, Dr. J. I.
Read moreHere is what he says and what we believe is a false view of the church, the world, life and mankind's destiny.
HOWARD: It has become obvious to me that there are some things that don't make sense to write about anymore. They're either simply arguments that nobody can win, or rants in favor of a past, but there's absolutely no reason to write about them in the future.
Read moreDOBBS: The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) continues to endow the Convocation of Anglicans in North America with a great gift - direct and unimpeachable membership in the Anglican Communion.
Read moreBennison doesn't believe in the resurrection of Jesus, but he is a profound believer in his own resurrection. He is a survivor no one wants to save. There are no nail prints in Bennison's hands, no spear-pierced side. There is just membership in TEC and the Union League Club. Bennison doesn't feel any pain.
Read moreNot since 1977, when the House of Bishops meeting in Port St. Lucie failed to censure New York Bishop Paul Moore for ordaining the first woman priest with the full knowledge that she was a lesbian, has the Episcopal Church been so divided. Some might say it is irretrievably shattered with four dioceses in full flight from a once proud denomination that has played host to eleven presidents and many of America's intellectual elite.
Read moreVOL interviewed Bishop Hunter at the recent Anglican Mission in the Americas Winter Conference in Greensboro, NC.
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
March 3, 2011
The church is trying to be inclusive, a spokesperson in the parish told VOL by phone. "The Vestry approved the sign," she said. "The sign was done by a Confirmation class who were given an advertising project to do, and this is what one child did as a poster. This begs the question what are they teaching or not teaching confirmands these days!?
Read moreKJS: The work we do on Sunday morning and inside what we traditionally call 'the church' ... is about supporting people in their lives outside of this place...get lost in your involvement in the needs of the world and the opportunities to love your neighbor.
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