tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127977175298485373.post2687276191168280367..comments2023-10-01T08:40:34.503-07:00Comments on Episcopal Journey of Hope: Celtic Model: An Answer To The Meltdown Of Mainline FinancesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776475116127746642noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127977175298485373.post-20016441335035535942012-03-20T15:37:56.390-07:002012-03-20T15:37:56.390-07:00Bob, there is underneath the scary statistics,hope...Bob, there is underneath the scary statistics,hope, as you suggest, by looking at the Celtic model of radically local and focusing on relationships as events to discover the presence of the divine, the Christ. There is hope that we might also recover serious liturgy as both intimate and personal as well as occasional truly massive liturgies that would be well orchestrated and seriously organized at times of great celebrations such as Easter. As it is mediocrity has come to be the norm in local congregational liturgies where insufficient financial and human resources and talent bring forth drab and poor worship events and wherein few, if anyone, is inspired. Let us look forward to authentic worship that can be both intimate and truly grand as the context demands and the appropriate resources are available.Ron Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152111587171163605noreply@blogger.com