Articles related to "Anglican Communion"



Cycles
Who needs to know why things are the way they are, when what we really need to do is to simply be what we are?
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Evangelism
This is a difficult point for me, but ultimately I believe in evangelism and have come to an understanding with evangelism: I won't bother it if it won't bother me!
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Lagniappe
Lagniappe is a French word loosely meaning, "that which is given freely." I use the word to mean something given without expectation of reciprocation. This article is about giving love to ourselves.
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Lambeth 2008
The 2008 Lambeth conference voted to hold a moratorium on further conversation on same sex blessings. To do so is for the Anglican Communion to deny its own diversity.
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Just a short article to lighten your spirits and hopefully give you a chuckle. I hope your holiday season is peaceful and fulfilling.
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On Prayer
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Leofric, 1050
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Teetering on the Brink of Destruction
The issue of homosexuality is no stranger to the Anglican Communion. Indeed, how Anglicans handle the controversy may turn out to be a test case for other mainline churches, the consequences of which are still far from sight.
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part I
This article is first in a multi-part series that will introduce the Book of Common Prayer, the defining instrument of Anglicanism.
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The Lambeth Conference and Authority in the Anglican Communion
Lambeth last year was a hotbed of controversy and painful experience for many groups of Anglicans. Here is an explanation of what Lambeth is and is not.
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The Stool Test
This essay, on the three-legged stool of Scripture, Tradition and Reason, was written by Fr. John-Julian of the Order of Julian of Norwich, and originally published on the order's website, "Julian Jottings."
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Anglicans and Baptists
Persons of both denominations believe Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose from the dead. Apart from that, the theology is diverse yet colloquial.
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Anglican Religious Orders
Didn't know Protestants had religious orders, didya? Yep, we sure do. Monks, nuns, sisters, brothers, abbeys, monasteries, and convents are no strangers to Anglicanism. In this article we introduce three Anglican religious orders; one for men, one for women, and one "coed." Coed? Read and see!
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part II
Continuing in the series, this article focuses on the central worship service of Anglicans, the Holy Eucharist. A brief explanation is given regarding the two versions of the services, Rite I and Rite II.
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part III
In this article we take a look at the liturgies of the seven Sacraments: Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Marriage, Unction, and Ordination.
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Episcopal Church History and Beliefs
The Episcopal Church, USA began its history in England and believes in Christ firmly rooted in scripture and openness to God in the world.
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Church and Contraceptives
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
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Druidic Ceremonies at National Eisteddfod, Wales
Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth.
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Is Catholicism the Oldest Christian Religion?
Is Catholicism the oldest of the Christian religions? Can the Roman Catholic Church, in fact, trace its origins to Jesus and Peter? Is Protestantism merely a spin-off?
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EPISCOPAL COURAGE: The Right Things for the Right Reasons
Commentary on the recent approval by the Episcopal Church of the U.S. of ordination of an openly gay bishop.
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First Interview: Ellen Ekstrom, author of The Legacy
Talking to Ellen Ekstrom, author of "The Legacy," a historical novel of no ordinary knight!
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