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Post by FredH on Jul 27, 2008 19:15:10 GMT -5
Just curious. Lambeth going on as I write this but precious little is being discussed here. I suspect a massive burnout on the part of American Episcopalians and Anglicans everywhere.
Should I be reciting a requiem prayer for Anglican discussion groups on the Internet?
Fred
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Post by Canadian Phil on Jul 27, 2008 19:44:53 GMT -5
Fred;
I think we're holding our communal breathes. I'm sure there will be lots of posting and bickering in the aftermath all over the place.
Peace, Phil
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Post by angli_fan on Jul 28, 2008 0:40:49 GMT -5
Just curious. Lambeth going on as I write this but precious little is being discussed here. I suspect a massive burnout on the part of American Episcopalians and Anglicans everywhere. I think you hit the nail on the head, Frank; at least in my own case. I've been taking a brief time out from thinking about the impending collapse of the communion. Also, there's been relatively little hard news coming out of Lambeth so far, and I think that's probably to the good. More good and less mischief is likely to result when our bishops are praying together rather than legislating. It's been a nice interlude, but things are starting to happen and I think it's just about time to jump back in, so as you'll see, I've made a few posts in the main area of this board. This might also be a good time to point out that any registered member has the ability to post here about anything they find worth of mention (hint, hint). ;D Pax; angli_fan
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Post by seeker on Mar 8, 2009 19:41:56 GMT -5
Hey I just enjoyed and would love to chat.
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Post by Mark on Mar 9, 2009 19:17:34 GMT -5
I used to be registered here and haven't been around for a couple of years.
I wonder. What would it take to revitalize this site again?
The list of discussion boards on Anglicans Online has shrunk considerably also but I'm convinced that there are still people who want to talk (virtually, that is) and get a few things settled in their mind.
And besides, I'm sure that angli_fan could use some company around here . ;D
Just the mutterings of a semi-old curmudgeon.
Mark
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Post by seeker on Mar 9, 2009 21:43:00 GMT -5
I used to be registered here and haven't been around for a couple of years. I wonder. What would it take to revitalize this site again? The list of discussion boards on Anglicans Online has shrunk considerably also but I'm convinced that there are still people who want to talk (virtually, that is) and get a few things settled in their mind. And besides, I'm sure that angli_fan could use some company around here . ;D Just the mutterings of a semi-old curmudgeon. Mark Yes, those of us who are seriously looking at joining the EC need some company here. Peace and God bless!
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Post by Canadian Phil on Mar 10, 2009 4:33:57 GMT -5
Mark and seeker;
I think there are a couple factors going one right now. First, the advent of blogs has decreased demand for discussion boards. I know, for myself, a lot of the energy that I used on discussion boards has shifted to my blog and I think that is true of a lot of people. I'm not saying that is necessarily a good thing, but, I think, it is happening.
Second, for Anglican boards, much of the last few years has been spent on THE ISSUE and there is general writing fatigue as a result. Not that that issue is resolved, but I think people are both so tired of discussing it and so exhausted from the wars on the subject that we can't figure out what else to discuss. Nothing encourages discussion like controversy, but sooner or later fatigue sets in.
So, my question back is what would you like to see this particular Anglican board evolve into?
Peace, Phil
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Post by seeker on Mar 10, 2009 18:49:16 GMT -5
Mark and seeker; I think there are a couple factors going one right now. First, the advent of blogs has decreased demand for discussion boards. I know, for myself, a lot of the energy that I used on discussion boards has shifted to my blog and I think that is true of a lot of people. I'm not saying that is necessarily a good thing, but, I think, it is happening. Second, for Anglican boards, much of the last few years has been spent on THE ISSUE and there is general writing fatigue as a result. Not that that issue is resolved, but I think people are both so tired of discussing it and so exhausted from the wars on the subject that we can't figure out what else to discuss. Nothing encourages discussion like controversy, but sooner or later fatigue sets in. So, my question back is what would you like to see this particular Anglican board evolve into? Peace, Phil As someone looking to convert, I would like to be able to interact with Episcopalians who were converts themselves, especially Catholics of which I officially am still. Once I do take the EC plunge, I plan to talk with my priest and inform him of my decision. Hearing, well reading, HA, what EC converts have to say about their particular faith journey would be quite appealing to me. Thanks and God bless!
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Post by Mark on Mar 17, 2009 17:30:41 GMT -5
I grew up in the Episcopal Church having been a member of the former Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in the San Diego California community of Ocean Beach.
Holy Trinity was considered "high church" then. We provided financial support to a parish of the Serbian Orthodox Church which was being planted nearby. Father John R. Nicholson was our Rector. There were two monks from the Congregation of St. Augustine who attended with us, one being the organist - Fr. Michael Adams CSA. The other was Fr. Heart CSA.
Around my 45th year when I retired after 23 years of Coast Guard service, the wife and I settled in the Diocese of California near Sacramento. Being a political animal, I think that I allowed the politics of the Episcopal Church get between God and myself.
Also, I had some major personality clashes with our Rector here so, needless to say, I haven't attended an Episcopal Church liturgy in quite some time. We have tried a few other denominations such as the Disciples of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA) but it didn't pan out. Also tried some churches of the Evangelical Protestant field - a couple of conservative fundamentalist Baptist Churches. Each time, both of us felt like we had been put through a washing machine ringer. Stressed out and not spiritually refreshed.
So, since 1993, we are members of the growing demographic known as the "Unchurched". It's not really that bad although I miss the music of the Rite II choral liturgies. That that seems to be a thing of the past more and more around here as parishes adopt more contemporary forms of music such as a worship band with drums and guitars and the hymnal has been replaced by a Power Point projection on a large screen over and to the side of the alter.
One thing that I've noticed and that I feel sad about is that many denominations, including those of our local diocese are placing most of their focus on younger families with children and the senior citizens are being relegated either to a 7:30 am or 11 am rite I liturgy. When I was a kid at Holy Trinity in San Diego, the services were fully integrated with the focus on everyone.
I might come back to these discussions sometime, especially if the terms "lefty" and "liberal" are replaced with a special emphasis on the love of God through his Son Jesus Christ.
All the best,
Mark W.
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Post by seeker on Mar 18, 2009 18:53:39 GMT -5
I grew up in the Episcopal Church having been a member of the former Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in the San Diego California community of Ocean Beach. Holy Trinity was considered "high church" then. We provided financial support to a parish of the Serbian Orthodox Church which was being planted nearby. Father John R. Nicholson was our Rector. There were two monks from the Congregation of St. Augustine who attended with us, one being the organist - Fr. Michael Adams CSA. The other was Fr. Heart CSA. Around my 45th year when I retired after 23 years of Coast Guard service, the wife and I settled in the Diocese of California near Sacramento. Being a political animal, I think that I allowed the politics of the Episcopal Church get between God and myself. Also, I had some major personality clashes with our Rector here so, needless to say, I haven't attended an Episcopal Church liturgy in quite some time. We have tried a few other denominations such as the Disciples of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA) but it didn't pan out. Also tried some churches of the Evangelical Protestant field - a couple of conservative fundamentalist Baptist Churches. Each time, both of us felt like we had been put through a washing machine ringer. Stressed out and not spiritually refreshed. So, since 1993, we are members of the growing demographic known as the "Unchurched". It's not really that bad although I miss the music of the Rite II choral liturgies. That that seems to be a thing of the past more and more around here as parishes adopt more contemporary forms of music such as a worship band with drums and guitars and the hymnal has been replaced by a Power Point projection on a large screen over and to the side of the alter. One thing that I've noticed and that I feel sad about is that many denominations, including those of our local diocese are placing most of their focus on younger families with children and the senior citizens are being relegated either to a 7:30 am or 11 am rite I liturgy. When I was a kid at Holy Trinity in San Diego, the services were fully integrated with the focus on everyone. I might come back to these discussions sometime, especially if the terms "lefty" and "liberal" are replaced with a special emphasis on the love of God through his Son Jesus Christ. All the best, Mark W. Best of luck in your spiritual walk friend. May God grant you peace and serenity.
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Post by Mark on Mar 18, 2009 21:08:10 GMT -5
Thank you!
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