Thursday, May 27, 2010

SLIPPERY SLOPE THEOLOGY


People and organizations looking for new members,or networking opportunities often send me emails because the words "anglican," "catholic" and "priest" appear in my email address. Today I received a notice from a Lutheran church located not far away from St. Hilda's. I suppose that the text was written for insiders because of its frank admission that the members of the parish, or at least the ones with the power, admit that they are acting as a "change agent." Here follows their notice:
[Sunday, June 13, the community of St. John's Lutheran Church , 1410 Ponce de Leon Ave. , will gather at 10:30 a.m. to affirm it's calling to be a congregation of love, welcome, and service with a special Affirmation of Christian Ministry liturgy. Recognizing its role as a change agent in the ELCA, St. John’s looks forward to claiming a role as a more diverse community, to be an agent of reconciliation for people who are struggling with the changes, and to be positive participant in the Southeastern Synod. The Rev. Jane Fahey, pastor at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, will preach. Pastor Brad Schmeling starts a new Bible study series June 2, Wednesday nights at 7.]
The first question that comes to my mind upon reading this is, if the ELCA has been wrong for all these centuries in such a profound way about the scriptural teachings regarding the correct use of our sexuality, then what else might she be in error on?

It is better to not belong to such an uncertain church. In such an environment all belief is up for change. When the ultimate theological question is asked, "What think ye of Christ, whose son is he?" You will be amazed at the answers you will get from this crowd.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Leonidas Polk Memorial Services June 19, 2010 10:00 a.m. at Pine Mountain 6:00 p.m. at St. Hilda’s Church

The Polk SCV Camp of Smyrna and St. Hilda’s Church will conduct two memorials for Bishop-General Leonidas Polk on Saturday, June 19, 2010. The first service will be held at Pine Mountain at 10:00 a.m. The second service will be at St. Hilda’s Church at 6:00 p.m. Go to www.sthildasacc.org for directions to Pine Mountain and the Church.
The services commemorate the bishop’s life-long dedication to Christ and the church, as well as his sacrifice for our country. As a Confederate corps commander, General Polk fell in battle at Pine Mountain, Georgia on June 14, 1864.
All are encouraged to join the Polk Camp and St. Hilda’s Church in honoring this brave Christian soldier. Immediately after the 6:00 p.m. service, St. Hilda’s will host a reception. Donations welcome! Period dress encouraged.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Slippery Slope in Vienna

A recent news article reports that an Austrian cardinal has advised that the "quality of homosexual relationships should be examined." He also comments that people hardly marry anymore, so what's the big deal about same sex coupling and divorce? You can read it all here http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/may/10051004.html . Someone should tell the Cardinal that most folks, especially in Europe, don't bother to go to church anymore either. With Roman Cardinals like this why bother.