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.
I have argued that the “Anglican Covenant” is not fit for the purpose and won’t do what its proponents intend it to do. I have argued that the actual issue is homosexuality and the Anglican-Covenant-as-solution does not address the issue. Now, as provinces begin to sign the Covenant, my points are being underscored. The Province… Continue Reading
Six-year-old Lulu Renton came home from school having written a letter, “To God how did you get invented? From Lulu o x”. Dad tells the story of the letter here. Respect to the parents who, though atheists, do not brush the letter aside, but, instead, post it to a number of theological centres. Including Lambeth…. Continue Reading
A few reflections on the royal wedding, in no particular order – and hoping you might add yours… Noticeable to me was that essentially the liturgical grammar was: come in and pretty much one of the first things that happens – they are married. I’m used to a primary liturgical grammar of gather – listen… Continue Reading
I have tended to be wary about devoting much energy to the Anglican “Covenant” here. I do not see much value in debates that generate more heat than light. We can so easily get distracted – making majors out of minors… The Church of England is debating the “Covenant” in 44 diocesan synods. To help,… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, September 25, there is a special session of the United Nations to discuss the Millennium Development Goals. Many people of faith will spend tomorrow in prayer and fasting and witness (See, for example, Lambeth 2008 reflections document). The Millennium Development Goals were agreed to by all member states of the United Nations in 2000…. Continue Reading
Brian McLaren, one of my favourite authors and speakers, addressed the Lambeth Conference, challenging the bishops about the “hurricane of change” in our contemporary world.
Lambeth Bible Study with Joanna Clegg A famous poet representing the other party (Alexander Pope), once said ‘know thyself, presume not God to scan; the proper study of mankind is man.’ Do you ‘know’ yourself? Can anyone else ever really ‘know’ you? This clip is an alternative account of the passage we looked at in… Continue Reading
