Comments on: The one-hour church http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/ Scott Wells on the practice of Christian faith Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:23:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: PeaceBang http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-40012 PeaceBang Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:59:18 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-40012 Great post. But hon, I wanted to let you know that I have to refresh the page when I want to see your most recent posts. I think you asked a few days ago if this was still the case, and it is for me. I use IE. Great post. But hon, I wanted to let you know that I have to refresh the page when I want to see your most recent posts. I think you asked a few days ago if this was still the case, and it is for me. I use IE.

]]> By: Derek http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-39973 Derek Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:52:41 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-39973 Somewhere in Florida (around Fort Meyers?) there is a rather young (founded in the last 20 years) Swedenborgian Church that has broken out of the 1 hour Sunday mode. I believe they have name like "The New Church of South-West Florida". They distribute free bread in a nearby needy neighborhood, run a thrift store, have an after school tutoring program for elementary students, and on Sunday clear a space in their storefront to hold worship. They are very clear that their worship is inspiration for their larger mission in the community; and the worship service is a secondary support for that mission. Somewhere in Florida (around Fort Meyers?) there is a rather young (founded in the last 20 years) Swedenborgian Church that has broken out of the 1 hour Sunday mode. I believe they have name like “The New Church of South-West Florida”. They distribute free bread in a nearby needy neighborhood, run a thrift store, have an after school tutoring program for elementary students, and on Sunday clear a space in their storefront to hold worship. They are very clear that their worship is inspiration for their larger mission in the community; and the worship service is a secondary support for that mission.

]]> By: Hafidha Sofia http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-39971 Hafidha Sofia Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:22:32 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/the-one-hour-church/#comment-39971 That article is great. I love the idea! Goodyear says: <i>We didn’t want another church building with a sanctuary and stained glass. I’ve found that many churches are hard to access during the week—the doors are locked except for people who participate in the structured programs.</i> I really hate this! A few weeks ago I was in downtown Portland on a weekday afternoon and wanted to take a look at one of the many "First" churches that are down there. The church had recently completed a huge renovation, and the newly landscaped property was hemmed in by a big, new, black steel gate. The signs on the gate and building said "Welcome" and "open," but the doors were all locked, the gate to the side door was locked; the elevator was locked. I can understand why - safety, protection of valuables, etc. But I said to Michael, "What does any of this have to do with Jesus?" I was annoyed, but not surprised. I've attempted to visit other churches on non-Sundays, and except for the Catholics (with their many masses), have never been able to gain entry. That article is great. I love the idea! Goodyear says: We didn’t want another church building with a sanctuary and stained glass. I’ve found that many churches are hard to access during the week—the doors are locked except for people who participate in the structured programs.

I really hate this! A few weeks ago I was in downtown Portland on a weekday afternoon and wanted to take a look at one of the many “First” churches that are down there. The church had recently completed a huge renovation, and the newly landscaped property was hemmed in by a big, new, black steel gate. The signs on the gate and building said “Welcome” and “open,” but the doors were all locked, the gate to the side door was locked; the elevator was locked. I can understand why - safety, protection of valuables, etc. But I said to Michael, “What does any of this have to do with Jesus?”

I was annoyed, but not surprised. I’ve attempted to visit other churches on non-Sundays, and except for the Catholics (with their many masses), have never been able to gain entry.

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