Anglican Tea Room! (church, atheist, agnostic, bible, worship)

[lunamoth]

Actually, re-reading the above I'm not sure if I answered your question. If not, please let me know and I'll take another stab at it tomorrow.

good night!
luna

[lunamoth]

Rats. I was doing a lot better when there was free beer.

[Elvendon]

Haven't you heard the cliche?

No beer please, we're Anglican :P

How are you lunamoth? I followed you here hehe

I'd like some Assam and a choccy digestive please ^^

I would like to know what your attitudes are towards Ecumenism. Do you feel closer to the Eastern Orthodox Church than the Roman Catholic Church? I have long felt that Anglicanism is still too Roman - we have a long and illustrious history of Christianity in England and I think we need to draw more on the heritage of an Anglican heartland than that of a Church that we split from half a millenia ago

Secondly, what do you think of the recent recommendation by Carey that the next coronation should be a multi-faith affair? Should the Church of England still be a national church?

[Nehustan]

I was brought up High Church, am I allowed to pop in for a cup of Earl Grey I'll make you a mint tea on a return visit.

(P.S. 'More tea Vicar?' the rallying cry of Betjeman's Britain )

[sojourner]

Originally Posted by lunamoth

Actually, re-reading the above I'm not sure if I answered your question. If not, please let me know and I'll take another stab at it tomorrow.

good night!
luna

We always used to refer to it as "Catholic Light": All the religion, half the guilt.

I am often astonished at the wide varience in approach and perspective. One parish may contain "Rite I" folks who despise homosexuality, and also "Rite II" folks who celebrated Robinson's consecration.

For all its "pomp and circumstance," and its reputation for being the "Frozen Chosen," I have always found Episcopalians to be warm, friendly, and accepting of others, as well as extremely gracious.

If I might take a stab at ecumenism, I know that the Episcopal Church is a member of CUIC -- "Churches Uniting in Christ," and that the Church takes a broad and welcoming stance on ecumenical efforts in general. I believe that (last I knew) the Episcopal Church had a concordat with the ELCA, working toward full intercommunion, and that efforts were being made toward full reconciliation with the Eastern Church.

[lunamoth]

Wow! The bar, er, I mean tea room is open again! So great to have some more Anglicans/Episcopalians and others friends here.

[lunamoth]

Originally Posted by Elvendon

Haven't you heard the cliche?

No beer please, we're Anglican :P

Yes, I in the states it would be either wine or cocktails I think. But, actually I am a tea drinker myself.

How are you lunamoth? I followed you here hehe

I've been enjoying your posts over at CR. So great to have you around.

I'd like some Assam and a choccy digestive please ^^

Hmmm...looks like I need training for international hostessing I guess. What are those?

I would like to know what your attitudes are towards Ecumenism. Do you feel closer to the Eastern Orthodox Church than the Roman Catholic Church? I have long felt that Anglicanism is still too Roman - we have a long and illustrious history of Christianity in England and I think we need to draw more on the heritage of an Anglican heartland than that of a Church that we split from half a millenia ago

I consider myself a radical ecumenist. I'd love to see us all in communion, but I suppose we A/E's tend to be too progressive, esp when it comes to women priests and who knows what will happen with the homosexual Bishop thing; we may not be able to stay in communion even with ourselves. I do not know as much about the EOC as I do the RCC, but what little I know I really like. I would like to know more about it, but I think I hold some doctirines a bit too gently to 'make it' as either RCC or EOC. I like the Episcopal approach to doctrine. I am curious about how different the Episcopal Church USA feels from UK Anglicanism. There is a wide range here, some folks very RCC, others much closer to Protestantism. I'm a middle-wayer myself, I think.

Secondly, what do you think of the recent recommendation by Carey that the next coronation should be a multi-faith affair? Should the Church of England still be a national church?

I don't know anything about it, but would be interested to learn more. Can you fill me in on this or direct me to a (not too long) article? In general I don't really think too much about politcal affairs, although of course I stay informed so I can vote properly.

So great to have you aboard!

luna

[lunamoth]

Originally Posted by Nehustan

I was brought up High Church, am I allowed to pop in for a cup of Earl Grey I'll make you a mint tea on a return visit.

(P.S. 'More tea Vicar?' the rallying cry of Betjeman's Britain )

*Pours some steaming Earl Grey* You are most welcome here kind sir. Earl Grey is also my favorite, especially with a little Godiva chocolate on the side. In fact, I invariably have a cup by my side when I sit down in the evenings to peruse RF.

Where are you serving mint?

luna