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Jun 3, 2007 10:26 am
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Our Bishop would like for our Local Pastors to wear an alb or robe with red "scapular". What exactly is a scapular? I have never seen clergy Licensed or...
... with red "scapular". What exactly is a scapular? Ok... I don't see how a scapular would be appropriate. A scapular is an ancient garment that was...
"morebooksthanshelves" <morebooksthanshelves@...> wrote: Well... interesting. It would seem that the "scapular" has evolved. Well and good... Uhmmmm......
... Interesting topic. In the British Methodist Church there are absolutely no regulations about what ministers should/shouldn't wear. At my ordination I wore...
Curious how many of us have read the Study of Ministry on the gbhem website. After attending License School I can understand why many of the Elders are upset...
... Not that the UMC cares about the cost to a lowly Licensed Pastor... I know that I wouldn't be able to afford one of those things (costs almost as much as...
... I was wondering that myself but here is the actual statement: Gregory V. Palmer Iowa Episcopal Area, the United Methodist Church 2301 Rittenhouse Street ...
Conference OKs funds for Methodist seminary in state By BILL SHERMAN [Tulsa] World Religion Writer 6/3/2007 http://tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx? ...
The entire bless the communion only by the chosen few is something we need to reevaluate as a church. Particularly when it comes to the blessing over the...
Can anyone tell me where in the Book of Discipline there are rules for what liturgical garb one is allowed to wear given ones status. Poppycock is all this...
St. Paul's trying to move in on Perkins territory -- watch out! Probably should try another satellite in Kentucky, don't you think? Blessings, Tom (a St....
I surely hope no one involved with Christianity, and/or calling themselves 'Christian' is involved with *supporting any of these manifestations of sheer evil. ...
... Yes, I think we are, both sides of the question. Evil? I don't know about that. Infantile, Frat-like silliness, maybe. I think one can make much to much...
For those of you that have a Church Council... What is it's function and how does it operate? We're currently into our 6th month of the transition to this...
Reminder from: United-Methodists Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/United-Methodists/cal John Wesley, 1703 Thursday June 28, 2007 All Day (This event...
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Jun 14, 2007 5:02 am
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... The Chairperson here e-mails all Ad Council chairs and sets the agenda. He/she runs the meeting, i.e. moves along the agenda having the chairs give a...
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Jun 17, 2007 10:19 am
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I have recently been struggling with the fact that I'm, to put it simply poor. Most months, I just can't make ends meet. I have been questioning whether it...
I know of a few candidates for Local Pastor who were told they could go to licensing school but have yet to be appointed. Is this a common practice? I was...
... Hi Tom. here's my thoughts on this topic. First, I don't see a connection between membership and tithing, beyond the basic Christian injunction to be...
Paul, you are awesome! You hit the nail on the head. Tom, I have one suggestion. Find another church. I speak from experience. I wish I had done it a few...
I don't understand. If you are poor how could a poor person afford to purchase stocks that are that costly? Of course I ask that assuming that this is a...
Hi Tom, You don't necessarily need to tithe money; you can use your talents and time. i too am "poor" and can't give much but I do give of my talents by...
Tom, I can't help but think that you area joshing us. Your faith isn't dependant on being a member of a church. Your faith is a relationship between you and...
... I'm praying that your financial situation improves for you. I just don't see how the following equates: being poor and perhaps leaving your church because...
Tom, Interesting way to get a conversation going. I think you have a mischievious sense of humor. I also think it is interesting that no one has commented on...
This really struck a chord with me as well. I have a child who just graduated from college and is in grad school. My husband works seasonal labor (sometimes...
I know a certified candidate personally and I know that it happened to a now ordained elder when he was also a certified candidate and attend Licensing School....
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