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Bylaws, baptism and open communion

September 8, 2009 7 Comments

One of these days there will have to be a conversation in the Episcopal Church about open communion and how we understand it theologically. It seems to have become part of our witness to an open and generous-hearted Christianity in a post-Christian world, and I welcome the practice, despite theological reservations. But the power and grace of Baptism also needs to be reclaimed as part of our understanding of who we are as Christians.

Connecting digitally during the Eucharist

September 3, 2009 2 Comments

While some preachers may frown upon the use of cell phones and laptops in church on Sundays, one Katy, TX area pastor is encouraging people to keep their wireless devises on so they connect through the Internet and social networking sites during a new service.

Liturgical roots, baptismal theology: where “full inclusion” comes from

September 3, 2009 4 Comments

Each time we changed the liturgy or the rules to include another group of people in a previously prohibited arena, we lost some members who could not reconcile that change with their theology. The latest focus on the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people grows out of this long history of the church seeking to apply the baptismal theology that says that in baptism we are all transformed by Christ, becoming equal children of God.

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