Worshipping the God of the Gospel a dream for evangelical worship by Chris Cocksworth An address given at the Evangelical Worship Consultation, Ridley Hall, Cambridge organised by the Liturgical Commission, 15th September 2008 I would like to begin my dreaming further back – with the actual identity Anglican Evangelicalism, not simply its worship. My dream … Continue Reading
A Thousand Points of Light Writers in Community by Simon Morden A talk given at Greenbelt 2008 Introduction A story first, as to how this talk came about. Last Christmas, I was being asked by my parents the usual question as to what I wanted for a present. I normally reply ‘book tokens’ – because … Continue Reading
Growing Women Leaders: nurturing women’s leadership in the Church by Rosie Ward Women’s leadership in the Church is a hot topic around the world, yet there are few books which address the issues women face as well as the theological debate which lies behind them. This is why I wrote Growing Women Leaders: nurturing women’s … Continue Reading
Living the Dream Joseph for Today Introduction by Pete Wilcox republished with permission from Paternoster Press The Joseph Story: A Text for Today For centuries Jewish, Christian and Moslem parents, and more recently secular ones too, have called their children Joseph or Josephine: from Josephine Butler (the English social reformer) to Josef Stalin (the Russian … Continue Reading
Global South Anglican Theological Network Canterbury Declaration We come as Anglican theologians serving churches in the Anglican Communion outside Western cultural frameworks. Our face-to-face discussions at the Lambeth Conference 2008 have deepened our trust and understanding of one another. We celebrate our bonds of affection in Christ and commit ourselves to take fresh initiatives together … Continue Reading
GAFCON 2008 Fulcrum Coverage Fulcrum Response to the Lambeth Conference and to GAFCON 7 September Andrew Goddard: GAFCON and the Anglican Covenant 20 July Tom Wright: Further Thoughts on GAFCON and related matters 6 July The GAFCON Movement and The Anglican Communion 5 July Fulcrum Response to GAFCON Final Statement 4 July 2008 Fulcrum Briefing … Continue Reading
Lambeth Conference 2008 Fulcrum Coverage Fulcrum Response to the Lambeth Conference and to GAFCON 7 September Graham Kings: Patience and Urgency 18 August Robert Pigott, ‘Lambeth Diary: Daring the Extremes to Leave, 4 August, and ‘A Two Tier Communion’, 2 August Pre-recorded interview with Graham Kings, and live interview with Nick Baines, on BBC Radio … Continue Reading
Fulcrum Response to the Lambeth Conference and to GAFCON Fulcrum coverage of items relating to these two conferences: Lambeth Conference GAFCON 1. Lambeth Conference we appreciate: the vision of the Communion ‘intensifying’ its current relationships ie that those who do not wish to continue on that ‘intensifying’ trajectory may remain where they are, while the … Continue Reading
Signs and Seasons a guide for your Christian journey by Graham Kings ‘Signs and Seasons: a guide for your Christian journey’ (Canterbury Press, 2008) by Graham Kings, vicar of St Mary Islington and theological secretary of Fulcrum, was launched at Waterstones bookshop, Islington, London on 10 September 2008. An interactive blog on the book, with … Continue Reading
New Alongside the Old: Musings from Australia By Jonny Baker Australia has some great new wines. Vineyards are developing everywhere or so it seems. When I was there earlier this year, we visited Giantsteps winery which was very contemporary and stylish. It got me thinking about a story Jesus told about wine… “No one pours … Continue Reading