It’s Whoopi Goldberg’s fault. At least I think it’s partly her fault. In the 1992 movie Sister Act a single scene gave a false hope to the Church. In the movie, Whoopi plays an undercover lounge singer hiding under witness protection in a San Francisco convent. She has a hard time fitting in until sheContinueContinue reading “Emergent Worship Letdown: It’s Whoopi Goldberg’s Fault”
Category Archives: episcopal
Proud
Spilling beyond the parade route, shaking hands, waving and dancing a sea of purple shirted volunteers, the St. Paul’s Cathedral contingent, made their way down University Avenue in the Pride parade. The message was clear: God loves you, and this church supports the full inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. It was aContinueContinue reading “Proud”
Facebook, Blogging, and Ministry
I’m in debate about expanding upon the use of Facebook, Blogging, and the general social networking phenomenon for ministry in an article. I thought I’d write up some of my thoughts and see if it is useful to folks at all, go from there. PLEASE comment or email, let me know if this is helpful. ContinueContinue reading “Facebook, Blogging, and Ministry”
Standing on your head for Lent
Sometimes Jesus doesn’t make a lot of sense. In today’s Gospel reading he exhorts his followers to fast, but also tells them not to make a big deal of it. Though the Old Testament reading from Joel tells us to “Blow the Trumpet. Sanctify a fast.” Jesus says specifically, “Do not blow a trumpet.” Confusing.ContinueContinue reading “Standing on your head for Lent”
Mike Angell 