Sydney Anglicans and the Threat to World Anglicanism

Sydney Anglicans and the Threat to World Anglicanism
Author: Muriel Porter
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1351896504

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Sydney Anglicans, always ultra-conservative in terms of liturgy, theology and personal morality, have increasingly modelled themselves on sixteenth century English Puritanism. Over the past few decades, they have added radical congregationalism to the mix. They have altered church services, challenged church order, and relentlessly opposed all attempts to ordain women as priests, let alone bishops. Muriel Porter unpacks how Australia's largest and, until recently, richest diocese developed its ideological fervour, and explores the impact it is having both in Australia and the Anglican Communion.

Reinventing Church

Reinventing Church
Author: James Collins
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781532606250

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Reinventing Church is a story of hope in the context of change, loss, and sadness. Four Anglican communities of faith in Tasmania, Australia (New Norfolk, Channel/Cygnet, St Helens, and Hamilton) faced long-standing decline and the possibility of closure. Instead, they chose to adopt a new type of ministry called Enabler Supported Ministry where local Christians voluntarily take on the work of parish ministry. In so doing, they forged a new future for themselves. This study is unique in revealing a hopeful alternative to the story of decline common to many Christian parishes in Australia, both rural and urban, and from all denominations. Something different, positive and healthy can be created for both the parish and the wider community. This is a story of how choosing and implementing a different model of being church produced hope.

Faith in Action

Faith in Action
Author: Sarah Rowland Jones
Publisher: NB Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780796307637

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Faith in Action takes an in-depth look at: * Faith in the Church—questions of contemporary faith, enculturation and ecclesiology, and the vision of the Church for the twenty-first century and beyond. * Faith in the Public Square—the growing understanding within faith communities and beyond of the vital role they can play within the public sphere, as a partner in development and ethical living, alongside government, business and wider civil society. * Faith in Africa—the role of Christians and other faith communities in mission and nation building, both in post-apartheid South and Southern Africa, and beyond. * Faith and the World—the role of the church and other faith communities in global issues, including poverty, aid, and debt. Contributors include the Archbishop of Canterbury; Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu; Frank Griswold, retired Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (USA); Denise Ackermann; Adekeye Adebajo; Allan Boesak; Margaret Legum; Ishmael Noko, General Secretary of the World Lutheran Federation; Mamphela Ramphele, and newer voices such as Nangula Kathindi.

The Church Community

The Church Community
Author: Catholic Education Office of Western Australia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2004
Genre: Absolution
ISBN: 9781920706418

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With each unit of the Archdiocese of Perth Religious Education Program, there is a Kimberley Companion. The purpose of this additional publication is to provide practical assistance to teachers as they present an appropriate course in Religious Education for Education for Aboriginal students, especially those living in remote communities.

Pursuing Just Peace: An Overview and Case Studies for Faith-Based Peacebuilders

Pursuing Just Peace: An Overview and Case Studies for Faith-Based Peacebuilders
Author: Mark M. Rogers
Publisher: Catholic Relief Services
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2008-03-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1614920303

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This book on faith-based peacebuilding is a practical resource for peacebuilding practitioners and all others who are grappling with injustice and conflict. Seven case studies describe concrete initiatives within highly diverse contexts. Three case studies focus on strengthening internal church peacebuilding capacity through peace education, one looks at the role of alliances and networks in advocacy for addressing gender-based violence and three focus on ecumenical and inter-religious collaboration. An introductory essay provides a general overview and literature review for faith-based peacebuilding, discusses processes and describes key roles that faith-based actors can play.

Just Peace Companion

Just Peace Companion
Author: World Council of Churches
Publisher: World Council of Churches
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Peace
ISBN: 9782825415672

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The Just Peace Companion is a guide for individuals and groups to come together around the notion and practice of 'Just Peace,' a holistic approach to peacemaking and social justice. Adopting a fully global perspective, the book elaborates on the insights and convictions of An Ecumenical Call to Just Peace (text also included), which is the culminating statement of the World Council of Churches' (WCC) decade-long effort to understand and address conflict, violence, and injustice. This second edition expands on the key biblical, theological, and ethical considerations of Just Peace. The book invites further exploration and critique, and it offers examples of best practices for building peace with justice. Like the Call itself, the Just Peace Companion centers on four crucial venues of Just Peace, focusing on peace in the community, in the marketplace, with the Earth, and among peoples. The project - and this new edition, which includes learnings from the landmark "International Ecumenical Peace Convocation" in Jamaica in May 2011 - was coordinated by former WCC general secretary Konrad Raiser. The book is divided into five sections, and includes the following: Vision for Just Peace * Signposts for Just Peace * Contexts of Just Peace * Just Peace Challenges * Just Peace Practices

Anglicans in Mission

Anglicans in Mission
Author: John Clark
Publisher:
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Anglican Communion
ISBN: 9780281053223

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This report from the Anglican Communion's Mission Commission (MISSIO) combines exhilarating stories of mission and evangelism with advice and strategies for successful mission; a review of the Decade of Evangelism; and a comprehensive list of prayers and resources.

Being Anglican

Being Anglican
Author: Alastair Redfern
Publisher: Darton Longman & Todd
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780232526134

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This book explores the idea of Anglican idenity through a study of major figures from Richard Hooker to Michael Ramsey, foucusing on their contribution to contemporary thinking about Christian spirituality, worship, mission. Theology and ministry.

Holistic Mission

Holistic Mission
Author: Brian Woolnough
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1610970195

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Holistic mission, or integral mission, implies God is concerned with the whole person, the whole community: body, mind and spirit. Many Christians concentrate only on one aspect. This book reaffirms that to be true to the Bible, to follow the example of Jesus, the church must address the whole person in all their needs. It considers the meaning of the holistic gospel, how it has developed, and implications for the individual Christian, for the local church, for denominations and church groups, for missionary societies, for Christian NGOs, and for theological training institutions. It takes a global, eclectic approach, with 19 writers, church leaders, academics and practitioners, all of whom have much experience in, and commitment to, holistic mission. It addresses critically and honestly one of the most exciting, challenging, and important issues facing the church today. To be part of God's plan for God's people, the church must take holistic mission to the world.