“Women in the Diaconate: An Interview with Sam Wheatley”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Rae Whitlock

http://vintage73.com/2012/02/an-interview-with-sam-wheatley/

Some of y’all probably know that I occasionally write for a little site called Vintage73. It’s a blog that some friends and I started a couple of years ago to provide news and opinion on various happenings in our denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. (Because there aren’t already enough PCA blogs, right?)

Anyway, the above link is to an interview our own Sam DeSocio did with Sam Wheatley, pastor of New Song Presbyterian in Salt Lake City. Pastor Wheatley recently published a paper on why he believes the office of Deacon in the PCA should be opened to women instead of just men. This interview is worth the read.

Bow Tie Weekends: 02.25/26.12

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This is probably the most “unruly” of my bows — the Cordial Churchman’s “Corduroy.” The fabric’s floppy-ness makes it a little more difficult than on other bow ties to keep straight — which is okay. A little crookedness is necessary, lest it look pre-tied.

Why I’m Not Observing Lent (This Year).

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Rae Whitlock

Ever since I attended an Episcopal wedding about 15 years ago, I’ve loved “historical” church stuff. Liturgical worship, the church calendar, common prayer, creeds, confessions, et cetera… it was all new and fascinating for this kid who’d grown up “broadly evangelical.”

With that, I’ve observed the season of Lent consistently since then. They were fruitful observances – times of purposeful self-denial, self-examination, prayer, study, and looking with renewed intent upon Jesus and his work on the Cross.

But I’m not observing this year. Continue reading →

Reboot.

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