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A New Resource from the Diocese of Alaska
The Rev. Katherine Hunt and Gail Loken of Christ Church Episcopal in Anchorage, Alaska, present a new series of weekly bulletin inserts: Letionary Life Links. This vibrant resource is designed to serve a multitude of ministry areas, including shut-ins/LEM ministry, hospital visits, prison ministry, Intergenerational Christian Education, self/home study, and as a sermon resource.
How One Family-Sized Church Develops its Baptismal Ministry
by The Rev. David Brown
(10/1/2005)
Seventeen years ago, the seven weary people who continued to worship at St. Thomas’ went to the bishop and said they thought St. Thomas’ might have outlived its usefulness. The bishop replied, “I am not in the business of closing churches. Go back and say your prayers. You will see a better day.” Last year, the average attendance was 31, a better than fourfold increase.
2009 General Convention Blue Book Report
Congregations are often seen as hard to get into, choosy about who can join, or layered with tradition and rules that exclude categories of people. Ideally the congregation has one mission: "The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ" (Book of Common Prayer, p. 855).
(who don't want to to there)
by Ben E. Helmer
What most people know is that it has become a by-word for folks who are insistent on making others see God and Jesus the way they do, and it is often associated with slick preaching and door knocking.
Actions Steps for Growth and Vitality
by Ben E. Helmer
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