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As suggested
by the title, the theme of this year's conference was the
encounter between familiar ritual and rhetoric, and an unfamiliar
context. The discussions centred around the concepts of post-Christendom
and postmodernity.
Stuart
spoke about the death of Christendom and the emerging culture–ideas
which were further explored in plenary sessions. The inevitable
death of Christendom in our western culture did not appear
too terrible to contemplate, with the prospect of new expressions
of church portrayed as exciting and challenging.
In keeping
with the theme, the message not only emerged from the talks
but also during the times of reflection and worship lead by
Sian.
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Autumn and Winter
The seasons were
used as a metaphor for the church in the post-Christendom
era. In Autumn and Winter we explored what we grieved the
loss of, what we would need to let go of and what needed to
die within the church.
To read the reflections
of participants, click here.
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Recordings of Stuart
Murray Williams talks can be listened to online by clicking
the links below:
Autumn
Stuart Murray Williams
Winter
Stuart Murray Williams
Spring
Stuart Murray Williams
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Spring
Springtime brought
reflection on fresh signs of hope, things God might grow in
us, and fresh signs of hope within the church.
To read the reflections
of participants, click here.
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