February 18, 2010 - 12:06 pm
Lent is a season in the Christian year that begins 40 days before Easter on Ash Wednesday. It is traditionally a time for soul-searching, penitence, fasting and preparation for the coming celebration of Easter. It is also common to give up certain things for the duration of the season as a means of devotion. You will note that our Sunday liturgy changes as well during this time. We read a more complete rendering of the Law of God, change our colors to purple (represents penitence and royalty), and refrain from saying “hallelujah.” This last practice, sometimes referred to as “burying the hallelujah,” brings a sense of loss and expectancy to our worship, both shifting our focus toward the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ and enhancing our anticipation of His resurrection. It’s absence is palpable, and creates in us a longing that will be fulfilled when again we proclaim this word of heavenly praise together on Easter morning. And this reminds us that Lent is ultimately a way of seeking, through repentance and preparation, that the Lord would restore unto us the joy of His salvation (Psalm 51:12).
February 9, 2010 - 7:45 pm
Christopher Byaruhanga, a visiting Anglican priest and professor of theology, will be offering two courses over the next several weeks at Rez, Ascension and Advent. Each course will last 1 hour and include time for Q and A.
“What does it mean to be Anglican” - A two-part course exploring the distinctives of the Anglican tradition
“The Church in Africa.” - The spread of Christianity into East Africa, the Ugandan martyrs, the East African revival, and the question of how we in the US church can foster healthy relationships with the African churches.
The Schedule is as follows:
Sunday, 2/14 3:30pm Resurrection. “What does it mean to be Anglican?”
Sunday, 2/21 7:15 pm Resurrection. Presentation: “The Church in Africa”
Sunday, 2/28 7:15pm Advent. “What does it mean to be Anglican, Part 1″
Monday, 3/1 7:30pm Ascension. “What does it mean to be Anglican, Part 1.”
Sunday, 3/7 7:15pm Advent. ”What does it mean to be Anglican, Part 2″ (45 min.)
Monday, 3/8 7:30pm Ascension. “What does it mean to be Anglican, Part 2.” (45 min.)
Monday, 3/15 7:30pm Ascension. “The Church in Africa, Part 1.” (45 min.)
Fri-Sun, 3/19-21 Advent Parish Retreat. Theology Q and A (Topic TBA
Monday, 3/22 7:30pm Ascension. “The Church in Africa, Part 2.” (45 min.)