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Transformation in Practice: Sacramental Ministry As a Vehicle of Change The University of Manchester Research Transformation in Practice: Sacremental Ministry as a Vehicle of Change Link to publication record in Manchester Research Explorer Citation for published version (APA): Travis, M. (2015). Transformation in Practice: Sacremental Ministry as a Vehicle of Change. University of Manchester. Citing this paper Please note that where the full-text provided on Manchester Research Explorer is the Author Accepted Manuscript or Proof version this may differ from the final Published version. If citing, it is advised that you check and use the publisher's definitive version. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the Research Explorer are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. Takedown policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please refer to the University of Manchester’s Takedown Procedures [http://man.ac.uk/04Y6Bo] or contact [email protected] providing relevant details, so we can investigate your claim. Download date:05. Oct. 2021 TRANSFORMATION IN PRACTICE: SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY AS A VEHICLE OF CHANGE A thesis submitted to the University of Manchester for the degree of Doctor of Practical Theology in the Faculty of Humanities 2015 MARY TRAVIS SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES CONTENTS Abstract 5 Declaration 6 Copyright Statement 6 Acknowledgements 7 Overview of the Portfolio 9 Part A 1. Introduction 13 1.1 Purpose of Research 19 1.2 Background of Research 21 2. Literature Review 23 2.1 The history of the liberal catholic Anglican tradition 23 2.2 Priesthood in the liberal catholic Anglican tradition 37 3. Clarifying terms 49 3.1 Unchurched 49 3.2 Sacramental Ministry 52 3.3 Holy Spirit 54 3.4 Electric moments – moments of transformation 56 4. Embarking on the Research 61 4.1 Aims of the Research 61 4.2 Approach and Values 61 5. Methodology 67 5.1 Stories as a Basis for the Research Investigation 67 5.2 Two Examples of Electric Moment Stories 71 5.3 Constructing the Interview Model 74 2 5.4Transposing the Psychoanalytic Technique 75 5.5 Thematic Analysis 76 6. Undertaking the Research 78 6.1 Pilot Interview 78 6.2 Psychosocial Narrative Approach 80 6.3 The Research Journey 82 7. Portraits of the Priests/ Storytellers and their Stories 86 7.1 Mick 86 7.2 Derek 90 7.3 Rhona 95 7.4 Roger 101 7.5 Avril 107 7.6 Vivienne 113 7.7 Donald 118 7.8 Telling the Stories 123 7.9 Listening to the Stories 125 7.10 Summing up the Interview Material 125 8. Thematic Analysis of the Interview Material 127 8.1 God’s Presence 128 8.1.1 Absolutely Bog Standard Piece of Transcendence 129 8.1.2 Informalism 131 8.1.3 A Glimpse of God 134 8.1.4 Reading the Signs of God’s Presence 135 8.1.5 God’s Presence in Silence 136 8.2 Holy Lives 137 8.2.1 A Paradigmatic Holy Life 138 8.2.2 People of Prayer 139 8.2.3 Parish Ministry 140 3 8.2.4 Love the People and Pray it 141 8.2.5 Reticence Versus Speaking out 142 8.2.6 Talking about God 144 8.2.7 Egoism 147 8.2.8 The Cost 149 8.2.9 Ministry at ‘Fateful Moments’ 150 8.2.10 Ministry in a Secular Context 152 8.2.11 Challenge 153 8.2.12 Beauty 155 8.2.13 Holy Buildings 157 8.2.14 Liturgy 158 8.2.15 Chaplaincy 160 8.3 Summary 164 9. Conclusions 166 9.1 The Research Process 167 9.2 The Research Content 176 9.2.1 Sacramental Improvisation 176 9.2.2 The Threatened Context 181 9.3 Contribution to Knowledge and Practice 182 Bibliography 188 Appendix 1: Participant Information Sheet 201 Appendix 2: The Consent Form 205 Word number: 55,665 Part B Supporting Clergy in Postmodern Ministry 206 Reflection on Practice 269 Research Proposal 309 4 ABSTRACT In response to the current crisis in liberal catholic Anglicanism, this thesis explores and affirms the continuing value and transformational potential of contemporary sacramental ministry exercised by priests in this tradition. Through the lens of vivid, ‘electric moment’ stories - moments in priestly ministry when the presence of God was understood by one or both of the participants to be palpable - seven priests reflect in research interviews on their practice and in dialogue with the researcher articulate what they think they are doing in ministry. Without the trappings of the organisational church, the ministry of these priests is held up for scrutiny and evaluated as a transformative practice. A thematic analysis of the interview material follows which demonstrates that the ministry of these priests conforms to, and is rooted in, the traditional pattern of sacramental ministry, but in a modern way. I call this ‘sacramental improvisation’, a form of ministry that can make God’s action in the world intelligible to unchurched people today. According to my argument, this would depend upon the willingness of priests to be less reticent about speaking of God and then finding ways to do so that both retain the mystery, and at the same time make religious faith more accessible. The research process introduced priests to a reflexive way of thinking: a way to think outwards from experience, with freedom to think new thoughts. This was a creative process for priests and, in itself, transformational - it modelled a process of giving close attention, interpreting and working through. The thesis concludes that these methods could inspire new forms of support for clergy and theological education in the future and be especially beneficial to liberal catholic Anglican priests. 5 DECLARATION No portion of the work referred to in the thesis has been submitted in support of an application for another degree or qualification of this or any other university or other institute of learning. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The following four notes on copyright and the ownership of intellectual property rights must be included as written below: i. The author of this thesis (including any appendices and/or schedules to this thesis) owns certain copyright or related rights in it (the “Copyright”) and s/he has given The University of Manchester certain rights to use such Copyright, including for administrative purposes. ii. Copies of this thesis, either in full or in extracts and whether in hard or electronic copy, may be made only in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended) and regulations issued under it or, where appropriate, in accordance with licensing agreements which the University has from time to time. This page must form part of any such copies made. iii. The ownership of certain Copyright, patents, designs, trade marks and other intellectual property (the “Intellectual Property”) and any reproductions of copyright works in the thesis, for example graphs and tables (“Reproductions”), which may be described in this thesis, may not be owned by the author and may be owned by third parties. Such Intellectual Property and Reproductions cannot and must not be made available for use without the prior written permission of the owner(s) of the relevant Intellectual Property and/or Reproductions. iv. Further information on the conditions under which disclosure, publication and commercialisation of this thesis, the Copyright and any Intellectual Property and/or Reproductions described in it may take place is available in the University IP Policy (see http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=487), in any relevant Thesis restriction declarations deposited in the University Library, The University Library’s regulations (see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/library/aboutus/regulations) and in The University’s policy on Presentation of Theses. 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my supervisors, Professor Elaine Graham, The Reverend Dr Chris Baker, Professor Peter Scott and Dr Helen Cameron for their support and skill in steering me through this degree. I would also like to thank my psychoanalytic colleagues, Dr Muriel Mitcheson-Brown, Mrs Glenys James, Dr Michael Parsons and Ms Juliet Miller, who have given me personal and professional encouragement and friendship during my exploration of the exciting interface between theology and psychoanalytic practice. The Reverend Canon David Self has continued to be a source of spiritual wisdom, Professor Paul Hoggett has been an inspiring conversation partner throughout the research journey, and Richard Wainwright has been unwavering in his loving support. Finally I want to thank the seven priests who generously shared their ‘electric moment’ stories with me: living and working with this profound, moving material over several years has been a privilege and a joy. 7 For my daughters, Daisy, Arabella, Betsy and Susanna and my grand-daughters, Primrose and Violet 8 OVERVIEW OF THE PORTFOLIO The papers contained in this portfolio are the result of my work over twenty years as a theologically trained Jungian Psychoanalyst with a special interest in working with Anglican clergy. The overall theme of the papers is Supporting Clergy in Postmodern Ministry. When I joined the first cohort of the Doctor of Practical Theology (DPT) degree at Manchester University, the programme leader, Professor Elaine Graham, agreed to my bringing with me two of my own on-going research projects: it was understood that this work would make a substantial contribution to my degree. As the DPT was a new and evolving programme, it had considerable flexibility and so it was agreed that instead of compiling a literature review, I would spend the first year continuing to work on an extended paper that would become the publishable article.
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