These are anxious times. Dr. Monique Reynolds breaks down for us the phenomenon of anxiety — how it feels, what causes it — and practical approaches to dealing with it while continuing to care well for others and yourself. Listen to the latest edition of The Living Church Podcast here. … [Read more...] about Podcast: A Practical Playbook for Anxiety
Archives for April 9, 2020
Digital Worship: Congregations Find Hope in Unfamiliar Waters
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Correspondent On March 15, St. Gregory of Nyssa Church in San Francisco faced the same urgent problem that was testing churches from coast to coast: how to quickly begin offering quality worship online and hold a congregation together without gathering in person. Heeding a call to help slow the rapidly spreading coronavirus, St. Gregory’s … [Read more...] about Digital Worship: Congregations Find Hope in Unfamiliar Waters
Correction: About That Top 10 List …
By Kirk Petersen Statistics are so hard. I had this great idea for an article — let’s identify the fastest-growing Episcopal churches, interview the rectors, and see if their success stories have anything in common. The story will show that it’s possible to grow a church, even though attendance is falling nationally. And maybe other churches will get ideas that help them … [Read more...] about Correction: About That Top 10 List …
Geoffrey Smith Elected Australian Primate in Second Round Vote
By Mark Michael The Most Rev. Geoffrey Smith, Archbishop of Adelaide, was elected primate of the Anglican Church in Australia through an electronic balloting process on April 6. Anne Hywood, General Secretary of General Synod confirmed the election in a letter to members of the church’s governing body the following day. Smith has been elected to a six-year term, and will … [Read more...] about Geoffrey Smith Elected Australian Primate in Second Round Vote
Communion with Christ and One Another in a Time of Pandemic
CATHOLIC VOICES By Julia Gatta In 1938 Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: In the period between the death of Christ and the day of judgment, when Christians are allowed to live here in visible community with other Christians, we have merely a gracious anticipation of the end time. It is by God’s grace that a congregation is permitted to gather visibly around God’s word and … [Read more...] about Communion with Christ and One Another in a Time of Pandemic
Will YouTube Spoil Your Live-Streamed Easter Service?
By Kirk Petersen So you don't have much experience with live-streaming, but you're working hard to get it right before Easter to help your congregation or diocese worship together virtually on the holiest day of the year. You've tested your equipment, and maybe you invested in a tripod or an external microphone for your smartphone. You've checked out the sight lines, and … [Read more...] about Will YouTube Spoil Your Live-Streamed Easter Service?