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Donald Schell commented on Karen Ward's blog post SEIZE THE EPISCOPAL MOMENT: An Emergent Manifesto of Hope for the Episcopal Church"Paul, I hope you know how much I appreciate your helping St. Gregory's remember its primary grace is as an ordinary congregation, an ordinary Christian community. From present perpsective it may not be evident how consistently we worked toward…"
Donald Schell posted a blog postMusic that Makes Community - Trinity, Boston
It looks like singing (except singing along with recorded performers in private) is dying in our culture. Isn't this a place where the church has got to be counter-cultural?Why do we sing? We sing together when we're gathered (and at our best at every gathering) because singing shapes us into collaborators, people who literally share a common inspiration. Singing speaks from and to our soul and spirit as spoken discourse can't. Singing fills the air with praise and makes the silent resonant…See More
Jamie Howison left a comment for Donald Schell"Thanks Donald, I will take a look at the All Saints site. Every blessing in your new/ongoing ministry."
Donald Schell left a comment for Jamie Howison"Two years ago I began a transition from rector to full-time work with All Saints Company (that founded St. Gregory's). Rick and I are both with All Saints now. Our work as it's shaping up is featured at www.allsaiantscompany.org. Biggest…"
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Wanted to add an extra word of thanks to you for your comments on the confirmation issue. In part, what we do at saint benedict's table in Winnipeg is indebted to what you pioneered at St Gregory's. Tell me, though, are you no…"
Donald Schell commented on Jamie Howison's blog post Anyone making sense of the rite of Confirmation these days?"The puzzle about confirmation comes directly from a 1979 Prayer Book compromise. The drafters of the book wanted to omit Confirmation and replace it with a pastorally-prompted 'Adult Reaffirmation of Faith,' something people would do when…"
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Music that Makes Community - Trinity, Boston
It looks like singing (except singing along with recorded performers in private) is dying in our culture. Isn't this a place where the church has got to be counter-cultural?
Why do we sing? We sing together when we're gathered (and at our best at every gathering) because singing shapes us into collaborators, people who literally share a common inspiration. Singing speaks from and to our soul and spirit as spoken discourse can't. Singing fills the air with praise and makes the silent… Continue
Why do we sing? We sing together when we're gathered (and at our best at every gathering) because singing shapes us into collaborators, people who literally share a common inspiration. Singing speaks from and to our soul and spirit as spoken discourse can't. Singing fills the air with praise and makes the silent… Continue
Posted on April 3, 2009 at 4:59pm
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- At 8:21am on August 31, 2009,
Steven Shore said… - At the moment, I can't access Facebook from my office computer. However, I've had no problem so far in joining this site, which I just found out about today. Feel free to contact me however you wish.
- At 6:02pm on March 12, 2009, Jamie Howison said…
- Thanks Donald, I will take a look at the All Saints site. Every blessing in your new/ongoing ministry.
- At 4:04pm on March 12, 2009, Jamie Howison said…
- Donald,
Wanted to add an extra word of thanks to you for your comments on the confirmation issue. In part, what we do at saint benedict's table in Winnipeg is indebted to what you pioneered at St Gregory's. Tell me, though, are you no longer the rector there? I thought I saw that framed in past tense in your comment.
- At 11:11am on March 12, 2009,
Tim Mathis said… - Thanks for the message Donald, I was just thinking of emailing Andy to confirm, and to ask if we should bring bedding.
- At 7:31pm on January 6, 2009,
Jennifer McKenzie said… - Don't know Emily but will put her name down for reference. Thanks for that connection!
- At 8:01pm on March 6, 2008,
Greg Rickel said… - Donald, so good to see you here!! Greg
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