Why Encouragement for North American Parishes and Dioceses Matters?
I am the fourth speaker in a series that covers these important questions,
Why:
Rev. Professor Christopher Seitz
God the Holy Spirit and "being led into all truth"
A reflection on the Pentecost Letter of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
The central teaching of Jesus Christ in John's Gospel concerning the Holy Spirit is found in chapters 14 and 16 of the Fourth Gospel. The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church is representative of the view that the Holy Spirit (or "the Spirit") is responsible for endorsing a new understanding of sexual relationships as appropriate for members of the same gender.
The Unique Polity of the Episcopal Church?
The President of the House of Deputies, in remarks made in an internet-viewable report of a private meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury, expressed the view that the polity of the Episcopal Church is unique ('anomalous')and must be appreciated as such (9 July 2009). This opinion appeared to be directed at an account of the church that has given and gives significant and prioritized room for communications and directives to be made from Bishop to Bishop.
Lambeth Conference: An Anglican Communion Institute Perspective
We have followed closely the events at Lambeth. We have been pleased at the regular meetings of Communion Partner Bishops together with English Bishops and key Global South Primates. Much hard work and prayerful cooperation was in evidence and we thank God for that.
In a telephone interview yesterday with the New York journal "First Things," the topic was general accomplishments of the conference. Here are several things noted:
In a telephone interview yesterday with the New York journal "First Things," the topic was general accomplishments of the conference. Here are several things noted:
Enlightened American Episcopalianism
In order properly to appreciate the dynamics of the present season it is imperative to understand the regnant self-perception of progressive Episcopalians (and their friends). It is easy enough to understand that 'the Global South' has a different self-understanding than the American one – making allowance for a vast region with different nuances and priorities.
Communion Partners: A Means of Fellowship within the Anglican Communion
Background
The American Episcopal Church has since its inception understood itself to be an integral part of a much broader Anglican reality. Unlike the Methodist Church, for example, it chose not to declare ecclesial independence in the American context, but carefully referred and deferred to the Church of England and to Anglicanism in the wider context of the British Isles.
"Come, Let Us Reason Together" -- The Future of a Useful Covenant
One concern about the covenant process now underway is that the reality of the Communion's present condition could be bypassed by well-intentioned efforts of a committee to hear everyone and find a common document that proves unable to address a reality.
We are in a crisis. Unless someone can offer facts to the contrary, there is only one way for an Anglican Communion to remain in place, and no real alternatives to that. Indeed this was the Archbishop of Canterbury's own stated assumption from the very beginning as he sought to address the crisis before us.
We are in a crisis. Unless someone can offer facts to the contrary, there is only one way for an Anglican Communion to remain in place, and no real alternatives to that. Indeed this was the Archbishop of Canterbury's own stated assumption from the very beginning as he sought to address the crisis before us.
An Easter Sermon
Easter Sermon
Wycliffe College, Toronto
26 March 2008
Because of its reflective character, John's Gospel dwells on details and lets them speak in ways the other Gospels' proximity and excitement sometimes prevents. The beloved disciple is "he who remains," abides, literally leans on Jesus, and remaining is a key word in this Gospel. Because remaining allows one the space, the time, even the awkwardness of inaction, to discern and believe.
26 March 2008
Because of its reflective character, John's Gospel dwells on details and lets them speak in ways the other Gospels' proximity and excitement sometimes prevents. The beloved disciple is "he who remains," abides, literally leans on Jesus, and remaining is a key word in this Gospel. Because remaining allows one the space, the time, even the awkwardness of inaction, to discern and believe.
A Good Friday Reflection
[Editor's note: This is the first of a series of three reflections by Dr. Seitz.]
Good Friday Service
St Matthews Anglican Church
Toronto21 March 2008 The Revd Christopher Seitz
John 18:1-27
"And when he said to them 'I am He' they drew back and fell to the ground."
Good Friday Service
St Matthews Anglican Church
Toronto21 March 2008 The Revd Christopher Seitz
John 18:1-27
"And when he said to them 'I am He' they drew back and fell to the ground."
A Reflection on John 18:28"”19:16
[Editor's note: This is the second of a series of three reflections by Dr. Seitz.]
John 18:28-19:16
"Pilate said to him, 'What is truth?'"
With what deep irony does John report the transfer of Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate. The Jews do not enter the Roman governmental headquarters for fear of defilement-in accordance with the law-and so do not hear the words they need to hear, and never will hear. Unless, like us, at a later day through this account from John.
John 18:28-19:16
"Pilate said to him, 'What is truth?'"
With what deep irony does John report the transfer of Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate. The Jews do not enter the Roman governmental headquarters for fear of defilement-in accordance with the law-and so do not hear the words they need to hear, and never will hear. Unless, like us, at a later day through this account from John.
