Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Further along the road more Mobstered
Now firmly found my feet down in NYC. There is so much money sloshing about here, it is incredible. I have been following Karen Ward around people she knows and the incredible churches they lead in Manhattan. The big difference between the UK and US churches, for me, is their refreshing perspective. I have never really thought about it before, but UK churches do tend to be defined by where they have come from, with a tendency to be looking backwards to define identity and how they move forward in out postmodern uncharted waters. However, in the US, there seems to me, to be much more forward vision, looking forward and dreaming to what might be. I realise I am only a tourist, but the Anglican & Lutheran church leaders I have experienced, seem to be really looking forward. I think we can learn from this vision, its risk talking, its engagement with new things and new places of ministry.On the fun front, I have now walked loads through the various districts and central park, stood outside Tiffany's, eaten in Chelsea and stared at the hipnotic lights of Time Square. It is just what I needed!! This afternoon, I get picked up by car to go to Holy Trinity's Retreat Centre, which sounds beautiful.
