Large liturgies Books received for (Continued) review generations present at the liturgy on its own level. Preachers in the liturgical tradi- Spiritual Exercise: Based upon Paul’s The Church in a Postliberal Age, George tion will want to seriously consider, along Letter to the Romans, Joseph A. Fitzmey- A Lindbeck, J.J. Buckley, Ed, (Eerdmans, with parish catechists, Fr Wisdom’s con- er (Revised Edition, Eerdmans, 2004). 2003). tention that separating the worshipping VOLUME X | ISSUE 3 | ALL SAINTS 2004 community according to age unintention- Paul on Marriage and Celibacy: the Hel- Gather Into One: Praying and Singing ally fosters the breakdown of family and lenistic Background of 1 Corinthians 7, Globally, C. Michael Hawn, (Eerdmans, community. In light of the decline of many Will Deming, (Eerdmans , 2004). 2003). General Synod 2004: parishes since the advent of separate Sun- day morning programs for children the au- One Equall Light, An Anthology of the The Psalms: Strophic Structure and The 37th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada met thor challenges us to avoid the temptation Writings of John Donne, Compiled and Theological Commentary, Samuel Ter- edited by John Moses, with a forward rien, (Eerdmans, 2003). Making in St. Catharines, at Brock University, in late May and early to divide congregations: children to their Sunday morning catechesis and teenagers by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of June. It was an excellent Synod, replete with thoughtful and to special liturgies or groups. He makes a Canterbury, (Eerdmans, 2003). If you would like to review one of these respectful debate, difficult decisions on difficult issues, and filled powerful plea for aiding the recovery of vi- books please contact John Hodgins at all things tal and integrated Christian communities On the Reliability of the Old Testament, <[email protected]>. He will send with opportunities for the Church, in all its length and breadth, to by the development of a renewed homiletic K.A. Kitchen, (Eerdmans, 2003) you one of the books for free if you prom- re-connect with itself, for old friendships to be renewed and new ise to review it within 2 months. approach within the multi-generational as- new friendships to be forged. By Peter Wall sembly. The Friend of the Bridegroom: On the Orthodox Veneration of the Forerunner, Fr. John Hodgins is Review Editor for Liturgy Sergius Bulgakov, Translated by Boris Canada and Pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Jakim, (Eerdmans, 2003). Chatham, Ontario. uch has been written about this Syn- of the Community of the Sisters of the Church). od: about the deliberations over the • authorized for use, where permitted by the Ordinary, the “Bless- issue of the Blessing of Same-sex ing and Celebration of a Civil Marriage” (as found in the Book of Unions; about the immensely mov- Occasional Celebrations, and amended). ing and important presentation by • authorized for use, where permitted by the Ordinary, the “Re- If the legitimacy of blessing something Stephen Lewis concerning HIV/ newal of Marriage Vows” (as found in the Book of Occasional Cel- AIDS in Africa and our response ebrations). through special initiatives of the • changed the language of the Episcopal ordinal in the Book of depends on discerning whether it is Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund; about the inter- Alternative Services to employ language inclusive of both men and Mesting work of electing a new Primate for our Church; about our women. continuing relationship and reconciliation with Canada’s First • asked the Faith, Worship, and Ministry Committee to “pro- already blessed by God, Nations People. As always, there was a host of legislation to deal duce a guide for dioceses to assist in the development or adapta- with in the sessions themselves, virtu- tion, and adoption, of codes of ethics and did the motion that used the word ally all of which come to General Synod “…a significant set of resolu- of best standards for those authorized for through its standing com-mittees and the tions passed which have to the practice of ministry,” asking each dio- Council of General Synod, and there was cese to develop such codes of ethics during also a significant set of resolutions passed do with our liturgical lives.” the next six years and to report on their pre-empt the motion having to do with our liturgical lives. progress at General Synod 2007. “sanctity We passed second reading of the various measures affecting • welcomed the re-establishment of a formal dialogue relationship that used the word ? Canon XXI – The Marriage Canon, which began at General Syn- with the United Church of Canada. od in 2001. Specifically, we: doctrine • repealed the section which left the admission of divorced per- We deferred a decision on the Blessing of Same-sex Unions until Could either motion have a force sons to communion to episcopal discretion. the Primate’s Theological Commission can deliberate about its • changed the section dealing with the place of marriage to doctrinal nature and report back to the Council of General Synod provide more pastoral latitude to clergy and bishops to allow and to the House of Bishops. We also encouraged the Church to unintended by Synod? marriage services in places other than church buildings. continue the study of this matter, as well as “affirming the integrity • removed the compulsory nature of Matrimonial Commis- and sanctity of committed adult same-sex relationships.” John Hill, see page 7 sions, so that individual bishops and dioceses can make their I was honoured to have been re-elected to the Faith, Worship, own pastoral arrangements. and Ministry Committee and I look forward to continuing the In terms of worship materials and related liturgical concerns work begun in the last triennium on same-sex blessings, codes of we: ethics, and other new projects. I will endeavour to advise members • added both Florence Li Tim Oi and Emily Ayckbowm to the of Liturgy Canada on those matters which affect our liturgical life Calendar of Holy Persons (Li Tim Oi was the first woman to be and practice. ordained an Anglican Priest; Emily Ayckbowm is the Foundress 8 ” Liturgy Canada Volume X | Issue 3 | All Saints, 2004 1 An appeal for Briefl y Noted National Conference of Catholic Editorial John Hodgins, Review Editor Bishops of the USA, confi rmed by the In this issue we gather comments and re- Those who were present at General dialogue on the Apostolic See, (Newman House, 2003) fl ections on the liturgical aspects of the Synod will carry their own special memo- same-sex motions General Synod of the Anglican Church of ries of signifi cant events of which there The Pastoral Provision of the early 1980’s Canada in June, 2004. Peter Wall, Dean of were many. As with most synods, much of of General Synod THE BEAUTY OF THE INFINITE: THE allowed for the reception of Anglicans Niagara, is Past Chair of Liturgy Canada the agenda was necessarily inward-looking. AESTHETICS OF CHRISTIAN TRUTH along with their traditional liturgies into John W.B. Hill David Bentley Hart (Eerdmans, 2003) and chaired the General Synod Worship The election and installation of a new pri- the Roman Communion in the USA. The Committee. He was a member of the 2004 mate, our ongoing attempts at reconcilia- With provision has not, to date, been extended t may be that the Spirit moved at Gen- General Synod Planning Committee and tion with our aboriginal partners, and the his work is an elegant rendering of to Canada or the U.K.. This book, arguably, eral Synod to prevent us from fl ying outlines specifi c decisions of the Synod divisive issue of same-gender relationships philosophical and patristic learn- marks the fi rst publication of a distinctive apart at the seams; but now we need which relate to liturgical practices. He were primarily concerned with internal One ing by an Eastern Orthodox schol- “use” authorized in the Roman Rite and to ask what exactly the Spirit may have also notes some of the problems in creat- church matters. The forceful exception was I T ar who is thoroughly conversant incorporating elements of the English been telling us. ing worship resources and services for this the passionate speech by Stephen Lewis with Western thought. The author builds a (Anglican) liturgical tradition since the It is generally acknowledged that pass- large gathering of representatives from about the tragedy of AIDS in Africa. Lewis theology of love and beauty by addressing Sarum Use. The large volume (974 pages) ing the motion to affi rm “the integrity and across the broad spectrum of the national challenged the Church to see beyond its Voice? four elements of Orthodox Faith: Trinity, includes two rites each for the Daily Of- sanctity of committed adult same-sex rela- church. internal preoccupations in order to reach Creation, Salvation and Eschaton. He then fi ce, Holy Eucharist, Holy Baptism, Holy tionships” was in part a reaction to the dis- David Fletcher reminds us that allow- out to people who are trying desperately tackles the Market as this age’s chief “prin- Matrimony and The Burial of the Dead as appointment many members felt because ing individual dioceses to keep or abolish to survive. His speech reminded the Synod cipality” exploring how the beauty of the well as both the traditional Coverdale Psal- of the previous day’s action: the passing marriage commissions seems reasonable that the Church cannot and should not ex- Gospel has power to engage the imagina- ter and The Psalter: Contemporary from of the emended motion which deferred and fl exible, but that the effect of differing ist for itself. tion of those who are seeking truth amidst the U.S.