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Jesus the Rabbi April 1987
Over the centuries and throughout various cultures, Jesus of Nazareth has been given a variety of titles, identifies and roles. He has been called ‘The Christ,” “Lord,” “Prophet,” “Messiah,” “Saviour,” “Son of God,” “Son of Man,” “Light of the Gentiles,” … Continue reading
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A Silent Apartheid Within, Part III of a three part series on Institutional Racism) March 1987
At its institutional best, the Church serves as a mediating structure between powerless individuals and the megastruchsures of society and government when they practice injustice and oppression. As a mediating institution, the Church identifies herself with the poor and oppressed. … Continue reading
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A Silent Apartheid Within (Part II of a three part series on Institutional Racism) February 1987
Strictly speaking, “apartheid” (meaning in Afrikaans, separation) is a separation of life and opportunity founded in a legally established system unique to South Africa. With roots in the Dutch and British colonial conquest of Southern Africa beginning in 1652 over … Continue reading
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Institutional Racism January, 1987
As a part of Presiding Bishop Browning’s message to Executive Council this past November, he addressed the subject of “institutional racism”. In this month’s article, I share his thoughts and corn-merits with you as a prelude to my article next … Continue reading
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On the “P” in SWEEPS . . .Pastoral Care
Having taught the subject of pastoral care in seminary for the past seven years this particular ministerial activity of SWEEPS is of special interest to me. Of the various components of SWEEPS, pastoral care is perhaps most generally understood as … Continue reading
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Some thirty thousand miles
Some thirty thousand miles, one hundred plus feasts and pot-luck dinners (not to mention an additional ten pounds) and innumerable meetings later. A year has passed and, as the official documents state, we are now in ‘the second year of … Continue reading
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After some 30,000 miles, more than 100 feasts and potlucks, and innumerable meetings, I began in the October ChurchNews to review the events of my first year with you as your bishop, and ask the question, “Are we having fun … Continue reading
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On the second “E” in “SWEEPS” . . . Evangelism
Evangelism is a word that strikes terror into the heart of many a good Episcopalian! The word conjures up the smell of sawdust, the sight of a tent complete with an Elmer Gantry look-alike: Bible-clutching (King James Red Letter Edition, … Continue reading
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On the “W” in SWEEPS . . . Worship
Moments after the birth of their first child, a young couple excitedly began to rehearse the events leading up to the birth process: the Lamaze classes, the hours of practice, the hurried trip to the hospital, the birth itself. Finally, … Continue reading
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On the “P” in SWEEPS . . .Pastoral Care
Having taught the subject of pastoral care in seminary for the past seven years this particular ministerial activity of SWEEPS is of special interest to me. Of the various components of SWEEPS, pastoral care is perhaps most generally understood as … Continue reading
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