The dawning of a new age. A time for hope. Moving away from the 20th Century into the present era.
What are the prophets saying? When the gospel of Jesus and the needs of the world collide, everything must
change. ( Brian McClaren)

Advent is a time of waiting. While we wait we engage in dismantling old structures and systems, take them apart, lay the pieces on the ground, walking around them, allow the wind to blow on them. Through this reflection process, new creative possibilities emerge for… Continue

Hi all.

Another Advent theme we will be exploring at connecT is the second coming of Jesus. This is a tough one, isn't it? It's part of the faith and so I accept it. But how long are we supposed to wait or have I missed something?

'Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail' (Rev 1:7)

Chris

Original blog can be found at:

www.cwmcleo… Continue

What was this resurrection about? Was this story recorded just for the the purpose of establishing Jesus as the greatest magician of his times? Was there another reason or reasons for the story?
Lazarus could possibly be the representative human of his times. The wrappings of cloth may be symbolic of the bindings of death and decay in religion and the world.
What were the times? An Empire spreading death everywhere. A religious institution ministering death by its hierarchical orders, clericalis… Continue

Reprise Surprise!

I remembered soon after posting the Finale last night that I had taken some notes in the Orders for the Services of Liturgy booklet that Karen had put together for our "Seizing the Episcopal Moment" Clergy Conference.

Before sharing those notes and other elements from the Booklet, I'd like to revisit my 4th post on Liturgy in this series. I men… Continue

My article on UK Anglican church (with a sidebar highlighting COTA) was featured in the Yale Divinity School's Fall 2009 issue of Reflections (http://tinyurl.com/yjof85s). If anyone wants a copy of the PDF, email me at bgthedoor@aol.com as it's not available online. And shoot me your address if you want the entire issue and I'll have the editor send one to you.