Category Archives: Articles by Bishop Anderson
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds May 1988
The second article of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Apostles’ Creed, as the Baptismal Symbol; and the Nicene Creed (are) sufficient statement(s) of the Christian faith” (The Book of Common Prayer p. 877). Just what is a creed and … Continue reading
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The Holy Scriptures April, 1988
The first article of the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral states: “The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New testaments contain all things necessary to salvation and are the rule and ultimate standard of the faith.” We are a people of the … Continue reading
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“Just what do Episcopalians believe?” March 1988
“Just what do Episcopalians believe?” Have you ever been asked that question? I know that I have, by persons outside the Episcopal Church and Episcopalians! In traveling the Diocese, I have also discovered that a good many … Continue reading
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