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Question 36 - Is all of this just for the evangelicals?

A priest presiding at the eucharistNot at all. There are now fresh expressions of church in every tradition. Have a look at the sequence about fresh expressions in the sacramental tradition on the second Fresh Expressions DVD:

expressions: the dvd - 2: changing church in every place ('The Lord is here' chapter, Church House Publishing, 2007, ISBN 978-071514128-1) (This can be ordered here.)

If, as we believe, the whole church in this country is being called and drawn into relevant mission in their local communities, then all sorts of fresh expressions of those churches will develop. Each tradition will have gifts and experience to offer the common whole. Social action, contemplation, meditation, sacramental, biblical, Spirit-empowered and Spirit-led mission is a multi-faceted move of God.

 

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Absolutely no - FE is for all traditions

Posted by Ian Mobsby on 01 April 08 - 11:29

We have been seeking to promote Round Table 5 - which is about promoting Fresh Expressions from the Catholic & Contemplative traditions. For more info check out: http://contemplative-catholic-fe-network.wetpaint.com/ You could argue that the emerging church has been redescovering more of the treasures of the pre-reformation period.