Monday, January 23, 2006
CATHOLICISM IN OHIO -- PULPIT EXCHANGE
The Delphos, Ohio Ministerial Association has a unique approach to ecumenism called the "Pulpit Exchange Sunday." The objective, according to the association's president is "exposure to the different styles used in various churches" so that congregations can "experience the different techniques the pastors use as far as preaching and the other parts of the liturgy" goes. It's all about "unity in the community of faith" or "unity in diversity."
Ministers are expected to benefit from the "opportunity to see a different way of worshiping." Presumably they will be able to incorporate what they learn into their own congregations.
If you attend the 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, you will hear the Rev. Harry Tolhurst of First Presbyterian Church preach. At the 9:15 Mass Pastor Linda Wannemacher of Church Without Doors will deliver the sermon. At 11:30 Rev. Dave Howell of Trinity United Methodist Church will preach.
If anyone wants to hear Rev. (Father?) Randy Giesige of St. John's, they will have to show up at 9 a.m. at St. Paul (denomination unspecified).
Presumably all varieties of heresy will be given a 24-hour pass.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
