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Week of 11 March 2001
Biblical study
Pisidian Antioch: A site devoted to Antioch, the ancient site
of St Paul's first sermon. Good information on the current state of archaeological excavation, photos, and links. -- http://www.pisidian.com
Canada
Badger's Quay-Pool's Island: Parish Church (Central Newfoundland) -- http://www.geocities.com/revjohnny2000/anglicanchurch.html
(Note: As far as we know, this is the first parish on the web in this diocese.)
England
Brampton, St Thomas (Derby) -- http://www.st-thomas-brampton.org
Duffield, St Alkmund (Derby) -- http://www.duffieldparishchurch.co.uk
Liverpool, St Agnes and St Pancras (Liverpool) -- http://www.stagnes.org.uk/
Salfords, Christ the King (Southwark) -- http://www.zyworld.com/Salfords/Home
Page.htm
Weston, St Peter (Peterborough) -- http://www.wilbarstonchurch.org.uk
Resources
News for Churches from the Conservative Christian Fellowship: 'Prepared by the Conservative Christian Fellowship to help churchgoers learn
more about the renewed Conservative Party'.-- http://news4churches.com
Episcopal vacancies
The Diocese of Western Michigan is seeking nominations, until 31 March, for its next bishop. See the link from the diocesan web site:
http://westernmichigan.anglican.org
Events
Scotland: Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, 26-27 March 2001
Tranfiguring Flesh: A colloquium organised by the Institute for Theology
Imagination and the Arts
'Theological reflection has left an indelible mark upon the Western imagination and its art. Creeds and confessions have "taken flesh"
as they have been explored by writers, artists, poets, and musicians. Theology however, has often been a reluctant partner in this dialogue.
One of the core convictions of the Institute is that despite this reluctance, genuine conversation between Theology, Imagination, and
the Arts is possible--indeed, essential. Just as the arts and the imagination have been animated and enriched by theological reflection,
so may the theological enterprise be advanced through careful and scholarly engagement with the arts and the imagination'.
Exchanges
AUS-->UK or USA
'I am an Anglican priest with 16 years experience and looking for an exchange to east coast of USA or UK in early 2001. I am Rector of
the parish of Hervey Bay which is a three hour drive north of Brisbane and gate way to Fraser Island which is the largest sand Island
in the world and world heritage listed. The climate is sub-tropical with abundant sea breezes. I have an associate who would take responsibility
for parish leadership, so the person on exchange would only have Sunday duties and some mid week duties. The Rectory has five bedrooms
and there is a car available. For more information send email to Reverend Mike Donaldson at mdonald@optusnet.com.au'.
Lent and Easter Resources
Links to our collection of resources for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
News Centre
More church school debate. More on foot-and-mouth disease. Two obituaries. Medieval sex carvings restored on Lincoln Cathedral. Disestablishment
update. Church relevance musing. A visit to Derby Cathedral. Why being too busy is a sin. 'Most stolen masterpiece' possibly found. Templeton
prize goes to British priest. Comment on popularity in museums. Atheist to judge 'preacher of the year'. Ugandan bishop evicted. Anti-satanism
in South Africa. Wrap-up of Primates' meeting in North Carolina USA. Bankrupt belltower. Lutheran bishops at Anglican event. More on mobile-phone
masts. Wrap-up report on ABC's Nigeria trip. British diocese lifts remarriage ban. Lord Chancellor's report on Royal Peculiars. All this,
and more, in the News Centre.
Religious Orders
The Companions of St. Luke: 'A contemporary expression of Benedictine life in the new millennium. It is rooted in the Rule of St.
Benedict while allowing for flexibility for contemporary life. It is open to single and married men and women, lay and clergy, of the
Episcopal Church and those who are in communion with Canterbury. Members have the option of living in community or apart. All members
live a life under St. Benedict's threefold vows of: obedience, conversion of life, and stability. Individuals seeking a balanced Benedictine
Religious experience between the traditions of the past and the needed flexibility of the future, are welcome to inquire'. -- http://iowaepiscopal.org/companions_of_st_luke/index.html
USA
North Carolina: Mooresville, St James (North Carolina) -- http://www.homestead.com/stjamesmooresville
World
Turkey: Istanbul, Christ Church (Europe) -- http://www.anglicansistanbul.beliefnet.com
Worth Noting
The Patron Saint of Greenies
Two new books take very different approaches to Francis of Assisi. Geoffrey
Moorhouse, in the New York Times, looks at 'Salvation:
Scenes From the Life of St Francis', by Valerie Martin, and 'Francis of Assisi', by Adrian House.
Wonderwoman of the Middle Ages
A new book by Fiona Maddocks about Hildegard of Bingen. Reviewed by
Peter Stanford in The Independent and
by Margaret Reynolds in The Times. We are amused by the craft of the
Times' headline writer. The author, Fiona Maddocks, had this to
say in The Observer about her subject and her book.
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