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Holy Fools: Sarah E. Hinlicky and Seminary Sanity

28 Wednesday Mar 2018

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steeple.001The following article is one of my favorite things ever: an essay by Sarah E. Hinlicky. First published in August, 2000 in First Things, it discusses ordination, psychological exams, and the wonderful, holy foolishness  of belief. You can read it here.

 

 

Guest Post: A Sermon by Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce Ough

01 Thursday Mar 2018

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Screen ShotLet’s be open to Christ changing our minds, Bishop Ough tells fellow bishops

DALLAS – Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce Ough has urged his fellow bishops to be open to Christ changing their minds as they counter disagreements and to be prepared to lead The United Methodist Church into unchartered territories.

Bishop Ough issued the challenged Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the opening of the special meeting of the Council of Bishops as the top leaders in the denominations began to receive an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward.

In a sermon entitled “On Changing Our Minds,” which also dubbed as his presidential address, Bishop Ough called on his colleagues to unbind Methodists and guide them home.

“Let’s help our people empty themselves of the need to control one another. Let’s help our people empty themselves of their fear of the future and their fear of a changed church. Let’s help our people empty themselves of their obsession for security. Let’s not hinder or harm one another. Let’s take our people off the map. Let’s be open to Christ changing our minds,” he said.

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