Tag Archives: church

Building: A New Identity?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Rev. Alex Parsons

Although it was made clear a long time ago that God does not dwell in a temple made by human hands the spirits of those who seek and serve our Lord are surely uplifted there. No other public structure represents such solace, and a sense that we are called to something holy and greater than ourselves, than does a house of worship. Continue reading →

Posted in Growing Good Stewards | Tagged buildings, church, feature, people, stewardship, worship space | 2 Comments

aging communities and budding faith

Posted on May 30, 2013 by David Burrows

Many times age seems to be a barrier to ministry and mission in the church. Persons are overlooked because they are too old or too young. We dismiss the quiet, introverted souls as we strive to respond to the squeaky wheels in our communities. Continue reading →

Posted in Easter(n) Pilgrims | Tagged children, church, faith, feature, love, ministry, Seniors | Comments Off

Card-Carrying Membership: Gold Status!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Kyle Norman

Now I am not suggesting that we start handing out Anglican Gold Cards, or enter into the process of ‘after 12 tithes you get the 13th free!’ Yet when is the last time that we offered a ‘thank-you’ for the individuals who attend our churches?
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Posted in Pop Culture Piety | Tagged anglican, Christian, church, commitment, communication, community, faith, feature, gold card, imprtance, status, Value | 5 Comments

I was a stranger, and you welcomed me

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

Here in Churchland, we almost always believe ourselves to be welcoming and warm. We like to think that our parishes will greet newcomers with open arms, with smiles, with true Christian mentality. I was delighted this morning to receive such a greeting. Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday Christianity | Tagged church, feature, greeting, hello, stranger, Sunday, visit, welcome, worship | 6 Comments

The Simpsons take on Ecclesiology

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kyle Norman

This dichotomy between the ministry styles of Hooper and Lovejoy clearly set up two visions of church ministry. What does it mean for the church to reach the surrounding society? In once corner, there is the dry, routine, traditional, and seemingly lifeless ministry provided by Reverend Lovejoy. In the other, the new, fresh, relevant Reverend Hooper. The decision seems fairly simple.
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Posted in Pop Culture Piety | Tagged Christian, church, community, faith, feature, Jesus, ministry, pop culture, relevance, The Simpsons | 6 Comments

The Visit

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

I’ve spent a lot of time this past week doing pastoral visiting in hospitals and care homes. For some folks there’s something really special about the visitor who’s wearing a collar. As mentally and emotionally tiring these visits can be, they are spiritually uplifting. Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday Christianity | Tagged church, communion, community, Eucharist, feature, hymn, pastoral, prayer, spirituality, visit | 9 Comments

The signs of our Church

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kyle Norman

Critically engaging in these signs may seem a little nitpicky, but shouldn’t it concern us if there is a basic misrepresentation of the Gospel?
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Posted in Pop Culture Piety | Tagged anglican, Christian, church, communication, feature, God, gospel, message, pop culture, witness | 6 Comments

What game will you play?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kyle Norman

Do you remember the classic childhood game ‘Telephone’? You know the one. It stars one speaker, a message, and a room full of eager recipients. One by one the message is transmitted down the line where it emerges at the end confused and distorted. Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture Piety | Tagged anglican, Christian, church, communication, community, disciples, faith, feature, God, gospel, Jesus, message, pop culture, social media, social networking, telephone | Comments Off

An Easter Pilgrimage

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kyle Norman

What if we saw our drive to church on Easter morning as something more than simply a drive to church? What if we saw it as a pilgrimage? What if we saw each passing stop sign as bringing us closer to the one who is risen? What if, while we fixed our eyes on the road before us, we fixed our hearts on Jesus just as much? Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture Piety | Tagged Cars, church, drive, easter, feature, God, Jesus, pilgrimage, pop culture, prayer, temple | Comments Off

An interesting parish marketing resource

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Brian Bukowski

Have a read, and tell me: What do you think? Does it fit into your parish experience? How are you advertising for prospective members? Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry and Technology | Tagged Christian, church, f, facebook, marketing, twitter | 1 Comment