Convocation

We had our United Convergence Church convocation Sunday after church and lunch. Why is that significant for anyone else?

First, our Bishop and Abbot Jim Beckett re-affirmed who we are, a people comitted to Jesus Christ and to His body, the Church. He said the Lord has called on us to worship with and serve with our brethren in Christ. Not that we were to give up ouir Anglican heritage, but that we affirm the WHOLE body of Christ.

He re-affirmed us that we are convergence--evangelical, sacramental/liturgical, and charismatic, the elements of the ancient Church. We remain in the Anglican tradition, which at its best is balanced, Biblical, and true to the ancient Church. We agreed that we all felt that the Lord was not leading us to attempt to join any other Anglican jurisdiction or body at this time, and that although we stand with Biblically faithful Anglicans (and all Christians) everywhere, we are grieved at the harsh words spoken to one another and of exclusivity by fellow conservative Anglicans.

We affirmed that we are a Biblical part of the body of Christ, and that the Bible is our rule of life. Abbot/Bishop Jim encouraged us to spend more time in it. It was suggested that Chapel of St. Francis begin a Sunday School or Bible study class before Eucharist on Sunday morning. The Abbot said, "Good, here next Sunday at 9 o'clock." Yours truly has the privilege to facilitate a study in the book of Ephesians. I have missed teaching since we have been here, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to again facilitate a group.

Hmmmm..........already have seminary studies, just began playing in a rock band, am a new husband and a father od an 8-year-old. Lots to do. We must remember to BE, first.


Blessings in Him,
br. francis