Reflections from Rick Lord on Leadership, Transformation, and Things That Keep Human Life Distinctively Human
I was saddened to learn today of the death of the Rev. Dr. John R.W. Stott, an Anglican priest, Biblical scholar, and a living example of generous-spirited evangelical Christianity whose ministry will have a lasting impact upon my life, and that of my family for years to come. In the nascent years of an adult [...]
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Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, has written an inspiring ecumenical Easter letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions. In the letter he outlines some of the present-day tragedies occurring around the world, but urges that “The victory is won: however terrible the conflict in the present moment, the truth of God [...]
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“God is first and foremost that depth around all things and beyond all things into which, when I pray, I try to sink. But God is also the activity that comes to me out of that depth, tells me I’m loved, that opens up a future for me, that offers transformations I cant imagine. Very [...]
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St. John Chrysostom of the fourth century wrote: “Christians are to have a wide and big soul–a largeness of soul that can endure annoyances and difficulties over an extended period of time.” I think of this quote whenever the current debate on matters of human sexuality and Christian faith come up in our common life [...]
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I’m in London for the Annual General Meeting of the Compass Rose Society which begins on Monday. Part of what I love about the Anglican Communion is its theological breadth and liturgical diversity. For me, the Anglican tradition is less about institutional preservation – though I believe the tested wisdom and organizational strength of that [...]
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It is an odd word, ubuntu, even difficult to pronounce. It’s oddness, however, reveals more about our own perceptions and our need to continue to learn and grow, to overcome a propensity to lock down our souls. What is the meaning and significance of ubuntu? It points to a quest of the human heart, to [...]
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The blogosphere is once again alive with the latest developments among provinces within the Anglican Communion. It breaks my heart to see some of my faith heroes backed into defensive corners over institutional matters that I believe are not consonant with their deepest hearts (my humble opinion). This morning I read an essay by Brian [...]
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Last Sunday was an extraordinary celebration of faith and common mission at Holy Comforter. It doesn’t get much better on Pentecost than having a former Bishop of Jerusalem as your celebrant and preacher. Bishop Samir Kafity graced us with inspiring and confident words as we renewed our baptismal promises to engage God’s mission in the [...]
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This week the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, will give a series of Holy Week Lectures entitled ‘The beginning of the Gospel’ over three consecutive evenings at Canterbury Cathedral. The lectures will be available at the official site of the Archbishop here. History & Memory Monday 29 March Unveiling Secrets Tuesday 30 March A Lifelong [...]
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Archbishop Rowan Williams recently gave a brilliant address at Guildford Cathedral titled The Finality of Christ in a Pluralist World. The Archbishop spoke of defending the uniqueness and finality of Christ, and encountering the truth about God and humanity from a moral, political and philosophical perspective. The address highlighted the importance of approaching inter faith dialogue [...]
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