This anecdote was included in a blog post about the historical length of sermons during and after the reformation: A rather unforeseen and unfortunate consequence of lengthy sermons (coupled with compulsory attendance at church) presented itself on the Isle of Skye in 1578. On a misty Sunday morning, members of the clan MacDonald ran their …
David Cook’s latest column for the Presbyterian Church of Australia relates some of “the personal history of Rev Denis Shelton, repeated here as a reminder, encouragement and a warning.” Denis was a minister in the Presbyterian Church of Australia during the 1960s who ran afoul of the (then) theologically liberal mainstream. His crime: After training …
Not Irish, not a snake-charmer, not officially named a Saint. Why all the fuss and green beer? A short video.
And again. This time in Church Offices.
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