Exploring Ecumenismtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17738702011-11-15T21:41:36+00:00A radical Wesleyan approach to transformation through ecumenical conversationsTypePadAnalytical Theology: Three Elements of Religiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c0153931a8aa7970b2011-11-15T21:41:36+00:002011-11-15T21:41:36+00:00Image via Wikipedia To make a start at evaluating the contribution of analytical theology to ecumenism, I will introduce a model of religion. This is taken from Gerard W Hughes God of Surprises, chapter 2, although what follows is mostly...Chris SissonsAnalytical Theology: A Mixed Blessing?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c015436e20620970c2011-11-14T22:06:36+00:002011-11-14T22:06:36+00:00Ivory Tower Pendant. Image by SelenaAnne via Flickr This is the first in a series of posts exploring the role of analytical theology in ecumenism. It seems to me there is a problem and I aim to work out its...Chris SissonsA Methodist House of Bishopstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c015392ca3402970b2011-11-09T20:00:00+00:002011-11-08T21:19:28+00:00Image via Wikipedia In this post, I'll fill in a few more details about Methodist Bishops. A Methodist House of Bishops Most Anglican Dioceses have more than one Bishop. My proposal assumes the Methodist Connexion would be treated as a...Chris SissonsA Case for Methodist Bishopstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c0154369d9574970c2011-11-08T18:00:00+00:002011-11-08T21:03:53+00:00Image by caterpiya via Flickr I should say at the outset, I offer this as a debating point and any serious proposal would need much more work. I am only too aware of several weaknesses but Methodists need a conversation...Chris SissonsWhat Sort of Bishops?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c015392ca079f970b2011-11-06T18:00:00+00:002011-11-05T20:53:49+00:00Image via Wikipedia One example of bad decision making amongst the leaders of the Connexional Team was the 'What sort of Bishops?' debacle. This took place a few years ago when a different group of people led the team, although...Chris SissonsThe Failure of Methodist Episcopetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c0154369757a5970c2011-11-05T18:00:00+00:002011-11-06T21:30:50+00:00Image by SP8254 - Catching Up via Flickr Embracing the Covenant, the third report of the Joint Implementation Commission, published in 2008 includes a chapter, Episkope and Episcopacy and our Churches in Covenant, suggesting a way forward for the Covenant...Chris SissonsThe Littleness of Methodismtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c0154368ab600970c2011-11-04T18:00:00+00:002011-11-03T21:18:32+00:00Leslie Griffiths. Image via Wikipedia It has taken me some time to catch up with this issue, as I currently don't have access to the Methodist Recorder. Fortunately, Methodist Preacher has published the letter printed in last Thursday's Recorder. If...Chris SissonsGlobal Christian Forum, Monado Conference Updatetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c0154368a8637970c2011-11-03T18:00:00+00:002011-11-02T21:15:28+00:00Image by freefotouk via Flickr One of the last posts I made on Methodist Ecumenical News was in advance of the meeting of the Global Christian Forum, which took place early in October 2011. This post will provide an overview...Chris SissonsChanges Ahead for Exploring Ecumenismtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c015392b70c4b970b2011-11-02T18:00:00+00:002011-11-02T21:20:19+00:00Image by elizabethdonoghue via Flickr This post is one of my occasional orientations, introducing new themes for Exploring Ecumenism. When I started this blog back in 2008, I was working for the Methodist Church and have done so until the...Chris SissonsUnderstanding Difference of Interpretationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536052e91970c01539217a078970b2011-11-01T20:00:00+00:002011-10-30T21:37:53+00:00Image via Wikipedia This is the eighth of eight posts reflecting upon a recent paper released by the Conference of European Churches. The background can be found in a post on Methodist Ecumenical News. The paper is Visions of Unity...Chris Sissons