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Comment on How do we decide? by Brett Anningson

Brett Anningson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:29:54 +0000

Very apropos for me. Thanks for writing this.

Comment on 9/11/2011 by jen

jen — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:28:20 +0000

i asked jon and he said that if it was mentioned, it would be in passing. instead, it's rally sunday for us.

Comment on 9/11/2011 by Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:25:51 +0000

I think we already have a liturgical day for this–All Souls Day following All Saints. Odd, how the Reformer's were so adamantly against the "Popery" and unbiblical nature of the Roman calendar, but they didn't make much of a stink when these other days were sacralized.

Comment on Got the T-Shirt? by Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:51:05 +0000

I have often had that thought when looking at all the MEC (Mountian Equipment Coop) badges on the people on my bus. I wonder be interesting to be able to religious poll the bus in that same way.

Comment on From “Mending the World” – a UCCan vision for healing and reconciliation by richardbott

richardbott — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:02:42 +0000

It's more "faith/belief" and "practice", Jim. And, while I agree that these overlap for most of us, I also think that individuals do tend to use more of one or the other of the two lenses for defining the validity of their (and others') faith-life.

I think when we talk about a) participation, b) membership, c) leadership, d) ministerial leadership, we need to recognize different "circles" of belief and practice are necessary.

For example – Muslims and United Church folk can work on developing and supporting an Out-of-the-Cold/Cold-Wet-Weather-Safe programme – and we can participate in it together. In both our traditions, care for the neighbour and care for the stranger is important. Neither group needs to become the "other" to have this happen. With "membership", participation in each other's life is not enough – certain beliefs and practices related to those beliefs comes into play. Although we can learn from each other's spiritual leaders, to be a leader in each of those faiths require another level of practice and belief.

Comment on From “Mending the World” – a UCCan vision for healing and reconciliation by Jim Lochhead

Jim Lochhead — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:37:41 +0000

The revisiting of this report is key to understanding the current emphasis on The United Church of Canada becoming an "Intercultural" church. I'm not sure what you mean by "those in The United Church of Canada whose expression of their Christian faith is more focused on orthonomos and those whose expression is more focused on orthopraxis", Richard. I suspect you've found new words for "theory" and "practice"; which in my mind isn't all that different a discussion around "nature" and "nurture" where we debate whether humans become "who" they are because of one or the other. Reducing members and adherents of The United Church into two such groups, in my mind, doesn't really help the discussion to move further because any such paradigm is ultimately fatally flawed in the assumptions it begins with – i.e.; the assumption that we fit into one category or the other neatly.

Comment on Wedding Photography Tips from a Celebrant’s Perspective by richardbott

richardbott — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:12:18 +0000

I notice that quite a few people from Kitchener have been checking this post out since July 19th. Welcome! Can I ask where you're linking in from? (Just interested in finding out!)

Comment on José & Bob – A Marriage by George

George — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:15:05 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Richard. It was wonderful to be reminded of this wonderful story and the afternoon we met with this couple at your home in St. Marys. Love always… Mom and Dad

Comment on José & Bob – A Marriage by Greg

Greg — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:06:53 +0000

This is a wonderful story, Richard. Thanks for sharing it

Comment on Watching the ELCIC… by @Vida_Jay

@Vida_Jay — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:38:09 +0000

Thank-you Richard, not only for tuning in to our historical debate, but for taking the time to offer your thoughtful reflections and prayerful encouragement.
Knowing that others walk in solidarity with us helps us in our journey.

Vida