Author Archives: CBA
Evangelism versus ecumenism or ecumenical evangelism? October 1989
Are evangelism and ecumenism poles apart? Does our preparation for a decade of, evangelism and L.1.F.E. (Leadership In Faithful Evangelism) mean that we will abandon our commitment to a shared and cooperative ministry with other Churches and denominations? Within the … Continue reading
The End of T.I.M.E.??!! September, 1989
Be not alarmed! This is neither an article predicting the second coming nor an update on the religious cult group with a similar name from Sioux Falls that moved to Florida a few months ago. This month’s article is rather … Continue reading
Embodied unity: holiness and health June, 1989
Given our ongoing concern for unity within the Church, in this month’s column I invite your attention to the subject of personal or “embodied” unity. While unity is normally thought of in relational terms, the unity of the ‘‘self’’ is … Continue reading
A close encounter with tokenism May, 1989
Tokenism can be defined as, “a show of concession to a demand.” This past triennium, I had my first experience of being a token. It wasn’t intentional and it was an isolated and partial experience. Nevertheless it was a novel … Continue reading
Ashes and dust March/April 1989
“Remember that you are dust; and to dust you shall return.” With these worth, the sign of the cross, and the imposition of ashes we once again began our forty-day Lenten journey. During this season of fasting, penance, alms-giving and … Continue reading
On the unity we seek February 1989
O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior. the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, … Continue reading
The Language of Lambeth January, 1989
Praying and working for unity within the Diocese, the larger Christian body and the communities in which we live is hardly a concern unique to the Diocese of South Dakota. At our convention this past fall we held up unity … Continue reading
The Bishop’s Charge to Diocesan Convention November, 1988
My charge to you this year is two-fold. The charge comes from something that Don Armentrout shared with us last night at dinner. He said that unity is both a gift and a task. So first, my brothers and sisters, … Continue reading
This Historic Episcopate September 1988
Bishops come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, cultures and personalities. I am especially aware of the wonderful diversity among bishops in writing this article at the end of the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England. For the past … Continue reading
June 1988
The Catechism defines sacraments as “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as a sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.” The Catechism goes on to define grace as “God’s favor … Continue reading