Tag Archives: Evangelism

The Evangelicals

Posted on 11/12/2024 by Scott Anderson

I was brought up – prepared for Confirmation and confirmed – in an Evangelical parish of the Church of England. Catholics, even those who know the C of E well, are often puzzled that within the National Church there can … Continue reading →

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Renewing the Catholic Parish

Posted on 19/07/2021 by Scott Anderson

In 2009 a group of Anglo-Catholic clergy in the Diocese of London, encouraged by the then Bishop of Fulham, now Monsignor John Broadhurst, met to discuss a plan for parish renewal. I have kept the aide mémoire circulated after their … Continue reading →

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Know your constituency: just who are you evangelising?

Posted on 26/02/2015 by Scott Anderson

Some years ago a young man in my congregation used the term ‘Hot Muslims’ for some of his friends. Seeing my puzzlement he explained that they were young people who were dissatisfied with the formulaic Islam of their parents. They … Continue reading →

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Ordinariate Groups: Mission Stations – or Rest Homes

Posted on 02/06/2014 by Scott Anderson

Those of us who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing the late Bishop Brian Masters (Area Bishop of Edmonton in the Anglican diocese of London) have a fund of his witty – and very much to the point – … Continue reading →

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Models for Mission in the Ordinariate

Posted on 13/05/2013 by Scott Anderson

Last year I wrote an article for the ‘Catholic Herald’ in which I suggested that the insights of the Church Planting Movement might be useful for the newly established Ordinariate. In particular I imagined that an Ordinariate group of lay … Continue reading →

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The Ordinariate and the New Evangelisation

Posted on 19/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden… your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 … Continue reading →

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