August 24, 2006

Emerging In The Headlines



Due to the unexpected fullness of my schedule of late, I have not had time to post the articles I had slotted for this week. I hope to get back on schedule soon, so thanks for hanging in there. In the mean time, here are a couple of articles that came across my virtual desk today. What are your thoughts?

Analysis: What is the 'Emerging Church Movement'?

I actually appreciated this article as largely fair and balanced. Most of the "emerging church" Googles News searches turn up less thoughtful and informed critiques. This one is worth the read.

Contemplative service taps wellspring of calm

"A nondenominational Christian worship group uses art, serene music and congregants' feedback on sermons in its gatherings." This article is a more traditional news piece on one expression of "emergence", but still worth the read.

Peace!



Posted by Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 17:04:12 | Permanent Link | Comments (10) |
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1 - You seem like a really nice person, and I know this is completely off topic. But could you tell me what tag you use to put your pictures on your posts? Mine have all recently disappeared off my page, and it appears my tag doesn't work anymore. Any help is most appreciated. (Comment this)

Written by: Samson at 2006/08/24 - 19:18:15
2 - Wow, I'm impressed - that first article was quite fair (even if it did give a favorable nod to Carson's book ;). In fact, I'd say that was one of the most balanced summaries that I've seen to date. (Comment this)

Written by: ScottB at 2006/08/24 - 20:05:59
3 - Samson,

Thanks. Blog.com offers three ways of posting images: first, you upload from your computer into the library; second, use images already uploaded; or third, link to images from another site, which is what I usually do. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/08/24 - 22:39:44
4 - Scott,

I agree. Did you see the article in the image? Also very interesting...

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/08/24 - 22:41:51
5 - That was also an impressive display of journalism - I've always suspected something funny was going on but I think you've blown the lid off something major here. ;) (Comment this)

Written by: ScottB at 2006/08/24 - 23:09:21
6 - EXACTLY! (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/08/24 - 23:45:45
7 - Jamie, thanks for posting these articles. i am looking forward to reading them! How are you doing? How is YWAM? Adele (Comment this)

Written by: Existential Punk at 2006/08/26 - 01:22:15
8 - Adele,

Thanks for asking. Things here are well. We are going into probably our busiest month or so in the year. But it is all good busy. Glad to "see" you here, as I haven't "seen" online in a while.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/08/26 - 10:12:32
9 - The only missing element in Chad's article would be a reference to the end of the Christendom compact. That is a pretty significant historical development and it is shaping all emergent thought, even where it is not articulated as such. (Comment this)

Written by: len at 2006/08/27 - 13:18:02
10 - Len,

I agree, but given the source and scope of the piece, it is a rare look at a fair review.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/08/28 - 09:29:16
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