Changes to the Baptism liturgy: Bishop Graham Usher (lead Bishop for the Environment Commission) has written to all Bishops to suggest an additional question which draws on the language of the fifth mark of mission be used within Baptism services. The use of the question will pick up more adequately the national vision as missionary disciples, the church’s priority to care … [Read more...] about BI SHORTS
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WHERE IS BAPTISM INTEGRITY TODAY? …pausing to take stock
Clifford Owen writes: It seems a long time ago now since Baptism Integrity formed itself into an interest/pressure group. It began really as a response to an article written in the Church of England Newspaper back in 1986. The writer was very much a Baptist in Church of England clothes, and it drew the range of expected responses from across the spectrum. A debate ensued in … [Read more...] about WHERE IS BAPTISM INTEGRITY TODAY? …pausing to take stock
Where did Baptism Integrity come from?
BAPTISM INTEGRITY Registered Charity 1067112 (www.baptism.org.uk) Our Objectives i) to bring to an end the indiscriminate administration of infant baptism, ii) to demonstrate that baptism is the sacrament instituted by Christ for those becoming members of the visible church, iii) in a spirit of loyalty to the traditions of the Church of England, to … [Read more...] about Where did Baptism Integrity come from?
Baptism Books: what’s the latest? Clifford Owen (BI Treasurer)
A previous Bishop of Oxford, Kenneth Woolcombe, said to a diocesan clergy gathering in Worcester that one of the things he was enjoying in retirement was the chance to catch up on reading some of the theological books that had been on his shelf for years. He hinted that some had been there since ordination! A few weeks ago I was browsing over the books on my shelves in the … [Read more...] about Baptism Books: what’s the latest? Clifford Owen (BI Treasurer)
What to preach at a Thanksgiving. . .
In discussing Thanksgivings for the gift of a child, some clergy have asked what I preach on? So here’s an off-the-peg sermon on the Bible passage at its heart. When I ask people what they think of Jesus, they often reply along these lines: “I do believe that Jesus was a good teacher, and if we all did the things he said, like loving your neighbour as yourself, the world … [Read more...] about What to preach at a Thanksgiving. . .