Let's Get a Conversation Started

Since 1946, Associated Parishes has worked to further the dialogue on issues vital to liturgy and mission. Since the creation of this group amazing changes have followed. Churches across North America now take for granted the primacy of Holy Eucharist in Christian worship and the parish life. We have seen the restoration of the catachumenate, the return of the diaconate as a full and separate order of ministry and the use of inclusive language.

Today we are once again leading the way with a major leap forward for baptismal theology. APLM and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori are jointly sponsoring a national consultation on the implications of baptismal theology as it is envisioned by the Book of Common Prayer (USA) and the Book of Alternative Services (Canada). This includes liturgical scholars and practitioners, bishops, parish clergy and Christian educators representing the diversity of the Church. The goal is to provide educational resources to equip people to fully implement in parish and diocesan life the baptismal vision long championed by APLM.

This blog is created as a means to keep the conversation going. You are encouarged to comment on the items posted here, but are further challenged to write blog entries of your own. To request permission to be added as a regular contributor to this blog, email frank[at]kingofpeace[dot]org.