Fr. Schell, for many years I have admired your ministry. In Augsut 1996 I invited 17 friends - individuals on the Luce Scholars program with me- to attend St. Gregory's in SF, and they found it one of the most engaging experiences they had ever had in a church. We are currently working to reimagine our liturgy presently, and you have provided much encouragement.
I appreciate your perspective. I think that such gentleness may be very powerful evangelism. I'm inclined toward open communion, but I think the rule has some merit. I will not be a policeman, however, and it is clear that restricting communion is not a priority in my own congregation.
Fr. Schell, for many years I
Fr. Schell, for many years I have admired your ministry. In Augsut 1996 I invited 17 friends - individuals on the Luce Scholars program with me- to attend St. Gregory's in SF, and they found it one of the most engaging experiences they had ever had in a church. We are currently working to reimagine our liturgy presently, and you have provided much encouragement.
I appreciate your perspective. I think that such gentleness may be very powerful evangelism. I'm inclined toward open communion, but I think the rule has some merit. I will not be a policeman, however, and it is clear that restricting communion is not a priority in my own congregation.
Blessings,
Fr. Gawain