Anglican Communion
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Wishing It Doesn’t Make It So
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4 min read
Whether or not you follow the politics of the Anglican Communion is probably related to whether or not you have a mental illness. Nevertheless, my people have been engaged in a struggle that represents the very understanding of authority in the postmodern age. Which is actually pretty cool, in that geeky sort-of-way. Here’s my basic overview: Since…
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“First, imagine this is bread…”
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1 min read
“…everybody got it? OK, because you’re never going to believe what else it is.” I found this picture online and that is the first thing that popped into my head. Jonny Baker, in his blog, directed his readers to an article in the Church of England Newspaper entitled “The Eucharist re-examined“. You’ll find the picture…
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A People’s History it is
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5 min read
In Diana Butler Bass’s new book, the author tackles a worthy endeavor–placing the small voices that helped direct the history of the church into their proper and influential context–is an important and worthy practice for our church. The deft way with which Butler Bass navigates this potentially divisive approach makes this one of the most…
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Being a bishop today
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6 min read
Today, so much is expected out of bishops, that they aren’t able to do any of those things.