Comments for Life in the Way

Comment on The Moss On My Tree. by Denise

Denise — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:54:51 +0000

Great blog, Joe.

Comment on Time to Contemplate. by Diane

Diane — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:47:13 +0000

I am sorry to hear about your family. and ministry is sometimes like that, isn’t it? the extremes of grief and gladness in such a short space of time. And sometimes we are pushed to the edge. You are wise now to spend some time in contemplation now.

Comment on Time to Contemplate. by Kim Wecht

Kim Wecht — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:19:32 +0000

I am very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. What a wonderful and precious gift to be able to lead your family through this difficult journey. You are in my prayers.

Comment on Spiritual Effects of Internet Community. by Hulda Rós

Hulda Rós — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:06:37 +0000

Hi, nice website. Interesting to read what you have to say about religion and life itself.
Indeed it´s a good thing to contact people you know on the internet. It is like a whole new and different social world if you use it the right way.
It seems like ages ago when we went to that trip to Aðalvík, but sure I´m going back, hopefully with some of my family members from the States. I also really hope to visit you in your homecountry some day.

Comment on Drew Theological School: The Welcome Table by Joe Tiedemann

Joe Tiedemann — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:55:02 +0000

Bosco,

I loved the Coke Light ad with the priest so much I embedded it. I’ll check it out the new one. Joe

Comment on Drew Theological School: The Welcome Table by Rev Bosco Peters

Rev Bosco Peters — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:07:08 +0000

Thanks for this reflection and site.
I love this image too
& will check out the site…
Please visit Liturgy
There’s even a video of mine you may be interested in embedding.
Blessings

Comment on Drew Theological School: The Welcome Table by Tanya Linn Bennett

Tanya Linn Bennett — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:34:07 +0000

Hey Joe–
Thanks so much for giving this space to the Music Institute Mark and I do at Drew every July. This year we’ll be focusing on the “storytelling/proclamation” aspect of worship with always an emphasis on interactive/participatory/well-grounded theologically different liturgy. I believe that technology has a definite place in worship, and that this “place” is still and probably will always be evolving. You are a master at it, and I’d invite an ongoing conversation with Mark and I and the Drew Chapel staff about technology and worship. Thanks again for your fine support–and REALLY so much for your great work at New Jersey annual conference. Peace–Tanya

Comment on School of Congregational Development or Leadership Institute by Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:02:05 +0000

We would love to have you at the Leadership Institute but also never say anything but great things about the SCD. I have had the opportuity to teach at both, and they are both excellent experiences. I would echo the above comment - that you might want to try something new, though of course SCD is has new speakers every year as well. What I will say is that at Resurrection you get to hear the story of a Church Plant (17 years ago) that effectively navigated through a number of stages of growth. Plus - as the previous poster mentioned - the ribs and brisket!

Comment on The Purity Ball - What do you think? by tonguesafire

tonguesafire — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:24:53 +0000

Although the slants are definite and true (as a feminist I have huge questions about the father’s role as well as the mother’s role… as well as why this isn’t done for sons) but from a hispanic perspective, this tradition sounds identical to quinceañera celebrations held in Puerto Rico and Mexico in particular on a girl’s 15th birthday.

The quinceañera has been since adapted in modern situations to have more balanced liturgies that are about the daughter growing up and the parent’s support.

However, quinceañeras are (at least in the community where I serve) incredibly expensive, rivaling weddings by far. So, it is not a route to save money. The UMC and other historic denominations have worship liturgies that are not as sexist or patriarchal that are options.

In any case, it seems that this purity ball is a taking of someone else’s cultural tradition without the history or story that explains its roots, meanings, or current interpretations and uses.

Comment on The Purity Ball - What do you think? by Deb

Deb — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:21:42 +0000

I’m sorry. But these things make me nuts. Are we have a purity ball for the young men too??? No. We don’t. We do the “cinderella” thang. Put the responsibility of “purity” in the court of young women.

This. makes. Me. CRAZY. (And I have daughters)

I do not like these, Sam I am.

Deb
very tired and slightly crazed. sorry.