What is the UnConference? I’m gathered with 70+ other people in the church. Many are clergy, some are in other professions, and all are passionate about the reality of the Church’s witness to the Holy among us. We all come from an amazing diversity of places, experiences, and understandings of God. Most of us are … Continue reading “2011 UnConference – Practicing the OpenSource Church #unco11”
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Open Source Church – Part 2
Ok, so the farther I get into Landon Whitsett’s book, Open Source Church, the more I think I’m beginning to see the vision he is proposing. But I wonder if there needs to be a balance between honoring the traditions that have informed our way of being the Church and seeking new ways of living … Continue reading “Open Source Church – Part 2”
Comment on Landon Whitsitt’s new book, Open Source Church
I must first state that I am thankful for Landon Whitsitt’s contribution to the ongoing conversation around the questions: what has the church become and what might it be becoming? This is especially poignant given his position as vice-moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). So much is happening to the ecclesial … Continue reading “Comment on Landon Whitsitt’s new book, Open Source Church“
Decently and In Order
By the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann January 23, 2011 First Presbyterian Church, San Bernardino, CA Matthew 4.12-23 It is human nature to want to “belong” to something—to be connected and “be known”. It is human nature to find those who share our values, those with whom we agree, those who affirm our self-identities. It feels … Continue reading “Decently and In Order”
219th General Assembly
I have been home for a week after attending the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Can you believe we have just had our 219th meeting? They used to happen every year, but now only happen every other year. That means we have been meeting in the United States as a body for … Continue reading “219th General Assembly”