This is an ecumenical website of resources and reflections on liturgy, spirituality, and worship for individuals and communities. It is run by Rev. Bosco Peters.
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
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
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
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
In June I published a post on a man dancing as “another model for evangelism” – living in such a way that people cannot help but catch the enthusiasm and join in. This clip in Antwerpen’s Central Railway Station in Belgium is once again a fun clip – but it might just give pause for… Continue Reading
From Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th July the Christianity in the Digital Space Symposium is being held at St. John’s, Durham, UK. Speakers include Bishop Tom Wright (Bishop of Durham), Andrew Graystone (Director of the Churches’ Media Council, UK), and Rev Mark Brown (CEO NZ Bible Society). You can follow it (and presumably contribute) at… Continue Reading
Yesterday I wrote a post on evangelism, working towards a new model from contemporary marketing. I commend that post and its helpful comments to you. But today one of my twitter followers @JayOatway sent me a video clip for fun. Yes, it is fun, but it also can be seen as another model for evangelism… Continue Reading
