“I Am Doing A New Thing”
With all of the challenges the 21st Century Church faces to be a vital and relevant Gospel witness in word, worship, and service, how do we clean out the ecclesiastical attics and the basements and the drawers and closets to make room for the Good News of Jesus Christ and to clear away the clutter that may make seeing Gods activity difficult? Watch Part 1 of Bishop Burkat’s reflection on Isaiah 43:18-19, which asks us to reflect on which inherited gifts need to be honored and affirmed in our tradition, which gifts our congregation has to share with the Church, and what might get in the way of new people coming to our churches. Read more
Understanding the Need for Change
What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?
The understanding for the need to change; the old doesn’t always work.
How are you cooperating with God in this activity? How can other Christians and congregations help?
Welcome input without being critical; be open minded. Read more 