GLOBAL AND ECUMENICAL IN SCOPE
CANADIAN IN PERSPECTIVE
NEW YEAR 2018 EDITION
Wayne A. Holst, Editor
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Dear Friends:
In my first CL letter of the new year I include a review of a book which I think is worth your consideration. It is entitled "Worshipful" by James C. Howell of Charlotte, NC. He is pastor of Meyers Park United Methodist Church and teaches the art of preaching at Duke Divinity School. I reviewed this book for the Anglican Journal.
This issue has fewer Net Notes but - given the fewer news items during the holiday season - there is still a lot to consider is this issue.
I also provide an update on some of our St. David's Adult Ministry programs if you are interested.
Welcome to 2018!
Wayne
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SPECIAL ITEM
My review of the book:
"Worshipful" by Colleague James C. Howell
Anglican Journal,
January 4th, 2017
https://tinyurl.com/y8zx5k9b
Howell is the pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC and here is a youtube link to some of the highlights of a Sunday service at that church.
CANADIAN IN PERSPECTIVE
NEW YEAR 2018 EDITION
Wayne A. Holst, Editor
My E-Mail Address: waholst@telus.net
This e-mail is sent only to a voluntary subscriber list.
If you no longer wish to receive these weekly columns,
write to me personally waholst@telus.net
*****
Dear Friends:
In my first CL letter of the new year I include a review of a book which I think is worth your consideration. It is entitled "Worshipful" by James C. Howell of Charlotte, NC. He is pastor of Meyers Park United Methodist Church and teaches the art of preaching at Duke Divinity School. I reviewed this book for the Anglican Journal.
This issue has fewer Net Notes but - given the fewer news items during the holiday season - there is still a lot to consider is this issue.
I also provide an update on some of our St. David's Adult Ministry programs if you are interested.
Welcome to 2018!
Wayne
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SPECIAL ITEM
My review of the book:
"Worshipful" by Colleague James C. Howell
Anglican Journal,
January 4th, 2017
https://tinyurl.com/y8zx5k9b
Howell is the pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC and here is a youtube link to some of the highlights of a Sunday service at that church.
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COLLEAGUE CONTRIBUTIONS
Angus Reid,
Vancouver, BC
Angus Reid Institute Website
December 31st, 2017
"The 10 Top Stories of 2017"
http://angusreid.org/top-stories-2017/
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David Pfrimmer,
Waterloo, ON
"Gregory Baum: A Theologian's Theologian"
https://tinyurl.com/yaqrss2e
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Richard Rohr
Albuquerque, NM
Twitter Site: RichardRohrOFM
https://tinyurl.com/y9gdau5k
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Jim Taylor,
Okanagan, BC
Personal Web Log
December30th, 2017
"De-Clutter Everything But Memories"
https://tinyurl.com/yc9uu3c7
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Ron Rolheiser,
San Antonio, TX
Personal Web Site,
January 1st, 2018
"My Top Ten Books for 2017"
https://tinyurl.com/ycdcx5n6
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NET NOTES
WHEN MOSES HAD A #MeToo MOMENT
Jewish Leader Fought Sexual Abuse
Religion News Service
January 1st, 2018
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THE CATHOLIC REGISTER IS 125 YEARS OLD
Catholic Press in Canada Has a Long History
The Catholic Register, Toronto
January 5th, 2017
https://tinyurl.com/y9484pz3
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HOW AMERICA IS TRANSFORMING ISLAM
Relational Rituals Changing for the Young
The Atlantic
December 31st, 2017
https://tinyurl.com/ycw877en
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HOW RELIGION MADE A COMEBACK IN 2017
American Politics Feels the Trump Impact
The Atlantic,
December 2017
https://tinyurl.com/ycfhda7t
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DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE
OF CARDINAL BERNARD LAW
A Catholic Assessment
National Catholic Reporter,
December 27th, 2017
https://tinyurl.com/y8pdcrtl
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BIGGEST MENNONITE CONFERENCE
LEAVES THE US DENOMINATION
LGBTQ at Centre of Withdrawal
Christianity Today
January 2nd, 2018
https://tinyurl.com/yd5uur9l
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK
From Sojourners and the Bruderhof online:
The gospel takes away our right forever, to discriminate
between the deserving and the undeserving poor.
- Dorothy Day
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Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.
- Khalil Gibran
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May I say to you my friends, as I come to a close, and just giving some idea of why we are assembled here, that we must keep-and I want to stress this, in all of our doings, in all of our deliberations here this evening and all of the week and while - whatever we do, we must keep God in the forefront. Let us be Christian in all of our actions.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Our God, Jesus the Christ, was conceived by Mary, of the seed of David and yet of the Holy Spirit, according to God’s plan of salvation. He was born and baptized so that through his suffering he would purify the water...
From that time on every evil spell was exposed, all bonds of evil vanished, and ignorance was removed. The ancient kingdom was battered. God revealed (himself) in human form to bring the newness of eternal life! Now began that which had been prepared by God. From now on everything came into motion, from now on the destruction of death was taken in hand.
(Letter to the Ephesians, before AD 120) - Ignatius
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CLOSING THOUGHT - Oscar Romero
I am glad, brothers and sisters, that our church is persecuted precisely for its preferential option for the poor and for trying to become incarnate in the interest of the poor and for saying to all the people, to rulers, to the rich and powerful: unless you become poor, unless you have concern for the poverty of our people as though they were your own family, you will not be able to save society.
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For Those Interested -
ST. DAVID'S ACTS MONDAY NIGHT WINTER STUDY
A Ten Week Series January 22nd - March 26th, 2018
Monday Evenings, TM Room 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
NOT IN GOD'S NAME - Confronting Religious Violence
https://tinyurl.com/lbukrb7
Monday Evenings, TM Room 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
NOT IN GOD'S NAME - Confronting Religious Violence
https://tinyurl.com/lbukrb7
Author: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Registration/Hospitality and Book: $60.00.
Book only: $20.00
Registration/Hospitality and Book: $60.00.
Book only: $20.00
40 copies of the book have been secured
17 persons have thus far registered for the course.
17 persons have thus far registered for the course.
These series are going well with strong, enthusiastic attendances.
Read my background information on this study
http://cep.anglican.ca/not-in-gods-name/
Read my background information on this study
http://cep.anglican.ca/not-in-gods-name/
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During the 2016-2017 two session-term there were
class registrations of 70 and total books sold: 75
class registrations of 70 and total books sold: 75
Our best year ever, since we began in 1998!
Check our archives for 49 books studied since 2000: http://tinyurl.com/q3bw6dh
This study introduces our 50th book!
Check our archives for 49 books studied since 2000: http://tinyurl.com/q3bw6dh
This study introduces our 50th book!
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ST. DAVID'S ACTS THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Ten Sessions January 18th - March 29th, 2018
Ten Thursday morning sessions 10-11 AM
Ten Thursday morning sessions 10-11 AM
Biblical book(s) to be studied this winter will be determined by
the class at the first session of the term, Thursday, January 18th.
Gathering at 9:30 AM in the St. David's TM Room.
No charge
Study resource -
"The DK Complete Bible Handbook"
Edited by John Bowker
Edited by John Bowker
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ST. DAVID'S SPIRITUAL TRAVELERS EVENT, 2017
South Africa was our destination! We planned a nineteen-
day tour that combined a focus on spirituality, social
justice, culture, and nature, and it ran October 21st
thru November 8th.
day tour that combined a focus on spirituality, social
justice, culture, and nature, and it ran October 21st
thru November 8th.
A beautiful brochure with trip cost, itinerary, and
many helpful travel hints was published.
many helpful travel hints was published.
Twenty-five persons registered and paid in full to
take the trip. This was our tour group.
take the trip. This was our tour group.
All together, thirty-two persons made deposits
but some had to withdraw for health or other
reasons.
but some had to withdraw for health or other
reasons.
We have activated a South Africa Spiritual Travelers
discussion list group to and used it to build community
amongst the participants, and to share news and
resources.
discussion list group to and used it to build community
amongst the participants, and to share news and
resources.
We will report our experiences to St. David's congregation
as a travel group reflection during the worship service Sunday, January 14th, 2018.
For information click Rostad Tours:
http://tinyurl.com/hucsaf7
as a travel group reflection during the worship service Sunday, January 14th, 2018.
For information click Rostad Tours:
http://tinyurl.com/hucsaf7
Follow these notices for weekly updates.
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