This site will also be dedicated to addressing topics related to theology, evangelism, catechismal instruction, and worship and liturgy, social justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and their relationship to faith formation. I will post articles, resources, videos or additional helps that are related to themes used in the lectionary or selected topics dealt with in the pulpit.
Below are a few highlights from this blog that may be noteworthy. The On-line Catechism Collection is a collection of catechisms available from across the internet from Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant denominations. The ARDA web site includes a comprehensive map of the branches of Christianity, the Liturgical Collection, is a collection of liturgy from across the internet, and Exploring Confirmation, a site engaging the theory, theology and practice of confirmation in the church today. Art and Faith is a devotional resource featuring spiritual meditations on select works of art themed for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Advent. Unbound: The Intersection of Faith and Justice is an online community and forum focused on the gospel of Jesus and the proclamation of the social gospel.
- Creed and Catechism Collection: a collection of various on-line electronic catechisms from across various Christian denominations including Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant. On line catechism collection
- Christian Liturgy: A collection of various Christian liturgies both contemporary and historic that illuminate our doctrine in the form of worship and prayer from across various denominations including Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant. Liturgy collection
- Five Christian Traditions at a Glance. A side by side comparison of five different worship rubrics from five Christian denominations (Roman catholic, Orthodox, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Anglican) Five traditions at a glance
- A link to ARDA (site tracing all branches of Christianity on a graphic display) ARDA
- Articles dealing with Confirmation as practiced by various Christian denominations and its link to catechismal teaching and discipleship Exploring confirmation
- Various on-line resources (all third party sites) for spiritual meditation and reflection such as the Art and Faith resources from Loyola Press. Art and Faith Advent
- UNBOUND: An online community and forum with resources, articles, studies focusing on social justice issues and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Unbound: The Intersection of Faith and Justice
- The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network is a venture to preserve the history and scholarly study of lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender and queer religious movements around the world. LGBT! Religious Archival Network
- DignityUSA- DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities-especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons-in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy and support.
- More Light Presbyterians - celebrates the lives, gifts and leadership of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Presbyterian Church (USA). More Light
- Covenant Network of Presbyterians - a group working for the welcome in the church of people from all gender identities and sexual orientations in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Covenant Network
- The Reformation Project - An online website dedicated to LGBT+ advocacy and inclusion in the church from a conservative or evangelical perspective. The Reformation Project
- Resources from around the World Wide Web. LGBTQ+ Resources from Affirming Faith Communities Page dedicated to links with resources from affirming faith communities or affiliated organizations.
- https://www.hrc.org/resources/religion-faith The Human Rights Campaign as a description of the various churches and faith communities around the world that have grown to be increasing welcoming places.
- Anti Racism Resources from the National Council of Churches National Council Churches Anti-Racism
- Anti Racism Resources from PC(USA) https://www.pcusa.org/racial-justice-resources/
- Various articles, sites, book recommendations related to preaching and catechismal instruction, or some select sermons.
Another focus of this blog will be to serve as a supplement to the weekly sermons or lessons that I may be preaching or teaching in any current parish/church capacity. Typically following the lectionary readings, I may comment on various contemporary topics, headlines, public policy issues, church and society issues that may have a connection. Occasionally, I will publish sermons or talks that I give during the week. It is my hope that some of what is written or posted from other third party sources will be a valuable addition to the reader's spiritual life and journey.
very interesting and insightful!
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