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The Episcopal Church and the New Reformation
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Epting Dec 8, 2010.

Anglimergent Question about the proposed "Covenant?"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Jun 11, 2010.

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Chris Epting commented on David W Olson's blog post Lutheran emerging too
"Interesting, David! I'm also a retired bishop (and ecumenical officer for The Episcopal Church). I am serving as interim Dean of our Cathedral here in Davenport, Iowa, but meet monthly with the "Eastern Iowa Emergent Cohort" a group…"
Aug 3, 2011
Chris Epting replied to Chris Epting's discussion The Episcopal Church and the New Reformation
"Sure...and thanks..."
Dec 8, 2010
Kieran Conroy replied to Chris Epting's discussion The Episcopal Church and the New Reformation
"Wonderful, hopeful post. Thank you for sharing it- and curious if you'd mind friending me!"
Dec 8, 2010
Chris Epting commented on Jennifer Phillips's blog post Church Creation season invites comments
"I believe we absolutely need to incorporate 21st century science...as long as the prayers are indeed "understandable and graceful and sound Anglican" (or at least Christian!)."
Oct 12, 2010
Chris Epting posted a discussion

The Episcopal Church and the New Reformation

The Episcopal Church and the New ReformationJune 17, 2010 by Bishop Chris EptingWhile it is sad to see the unraveling of the Anglican Communion we are witnessing today, it is really part of a larger reality. In “The Great Emergence” Phyllis Tickle speaks of(roughly) 500 years cycles in the life of the Church when enormous reformationoccurs. We are in the birth pangs of such a reformation…See More
Jun 30, 2010
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Jun 18, 2010
Chris Epting replied to Chris Epting's discussion Anglimergent Question about the proposed "Covenant?"
"One more thing: now that we see how the Archbishop of Canterbury has "dis-invited" TEC members of participation in ecumenical dialogue teams, I think we see how Section Four of the proposed Covenant will be used. For all the claims that it…"
Jun 5, 2010
James Henley replied to Chris Epting's discussion Anglimergent Question about the proposed "Covenant?"
"Not sure I want to pitch in on such a controversial subject but anyway... I wholeheartedly agree with what the ABC is trying to do - which is to attempt to bind the Anglican communion more closely together in a way that is actually meaningful and…"
Jun 3, 2010

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Your Anglican Church Body Affiliation (CofE, TEC, AMiA...) - Leave blank if not applicable
The Episcopal Church
Your Diocese
Iowa
Your City
Davenport, Iowa
Your Parish
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa
Your parish website
http://www.qctrinity.org
Your blog (if you have one)
http://ecubishop.wordpress.com
Your Anglican 'Species'
Bishop
Your 'Day Job'
Interim Dean
What you do for fun and re-creation?
Watch sports, read theology and historical/political biographies, some cooking, surf the internet, news junkie (NPR, Public television, etc.)
What do you see as some of the biggest challenges facing Anglicans today?
Learn from the emergent movement (and the best of classic Anglicanism) how to be in communion with one another by being in communion with Jesus -- in word and prayer and sacrament -- without having to agree with one another on everything.
What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for Anglicans today?
Show the world that is possible to be a global communion of Christians without a top-down oppressive hierarchy or overly centralized authority.
What do you want Anglimergent to be? and what other Anglimergent resources, gatherings, activities or events would you find helpful for your ministry?
A conversation...between Anglicans who are beginning to "get it."

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The Episcopal Church and the New Reformation

Check out this post on my blog www.ecubishop.wordpress.com

Posted on June 18, 2010 at 1:45pm

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