Chad Allen's Page

Your Anglican Church Body Affiliation (CofE, TEC, AMiA...) - Leave blank if not applicable

TEC

Your Diocese

West Michigan

Your City

Grand Rapids

Your Parish

Grace Episcopal Church

Your parish website

http://gracechurchgr.org

Your blog (if you have one)

http://latentpossibilities.blogspot.com/

Your Anglican 'Species'

Lay person

Your 'Day Job'

editor, writer

What you do for fun and re-creation?

Run, listen to music, read, write, hang out with my wife and play with my son, drink coffee and beer and wine, converse with friends at coffeeshops and pubs

What do you see as some of the biggest challenges facing Anglicans today?

Apart from the obvious, I'd point to the importance and challenge of bringing the liturgy into the 21st century in a way that connects with young people. I think the historical resources are there, but we need Anglicans who are willing to highlight and facilitate elements of our past that will resonate with emerging generations.

What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for Anglicans today?

Ours is a living tradition. And we are at such a pivotal moment in history that we have a great responsibility and opportunity to shape our tradition for a new world.

What do you want Anglimergent to be? and what other Anglimergent resources, gatherings, activities or events would you find helpful for your ministry?

Would love to network here, share ideas, and make some friends. Let's throw some conferences!