Sydney Anglican diocesan synod recently had a debate about liturgy and mission. I think it is a good place to start to discuss what I think are very confused positions about liturgy – positions not just held in Sydney, but in many other places. Rev. Raj Gupta writes: …It was around 40 years ago now… Continue Reading
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Tag Archives: evangelism
no room for “spiritual not religious”
“I think it’s great the way churches have become more inclusive and open-minded these days…” “… aren’t you all entitled to your half-arsed musings on the divine. You’ve thought about eternity for twenty five minutes and think you’ve come to some interesting conclusions. Well let me tell you, I stand with two thousand years of… Continue Reading
Hallelujah Chorus in Food Court
At noon on November 13, 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a surprise while enjoying their lunch. A flash mob singing the Hallelujah Chorus! Random acts of church Dance – a model for evangelism 2 Dance – a model for evangelism 1 Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!… Continue Reading
Random acts of church?
Researchers have asked people to give one word for what they think of when they think of Christians. The most common word: judgemental. Christianity appears obsessed with sex. In a bad way. From Roman Catholic priests to mega church pastors. Homosexuality, women priests, contraception, divorce, pre-marital sex – these are the issues that appear to… Continue Reading
Missional Church… simple
I have written before about the concerns I have when every service, or the majority of services, follow the model of being a “seeker service” – with a primary focus on seeking to convert people, and even have them drawn into the life of the Christian community. The primary focus and goal of worship, IMO,… Continue Reading
predictable worship?
The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council has been looking at statistics of declining attendance. Peter Carrell and Episcopal Cafe are two places drawing attention to the report. My first degree is in Mathematics – my first comment is take the greatest of care in interpreting statistics, it is not for nothing that we speak of “Lies,… Continue Reading
Well-rehearsed spontaneity
Many have highlighted that the dance video which appeared spontaneous was actually well-rehearsed. I am not concerned that this is the case. Some of what appears most spontaneous in a drama, stage-production, stand-up comedy, busking, and so on, has actually been extremely well-rehearsed. Presiders at liturgy, others taking leading parts (readers, prayer leaders,…) need to… Continue Reading