Monthly Archives: January 2012

NAAL – Day Three, Sunday

Posted on January 8, 2012 by rank liturgist

This morning included breakfast together and the Berakah resp0nse from Louis Weil. Louis entitled his address “The Invitation to Move to a Larger Room” and framed his long, illustrious, and influential career with 4 moments or doorways when he was … Continue reading →

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NAAL – Day Two, Saturday

Posted on January 7, 2012 by rank liturgist

Morning worship was according to a Byzantine rite this a.m.  Unfortunately, I had to choose between it and (free) breakfast.  The spirit is willing, but the flesh was hungry.  Alas.  I think almost all the Episcopalians were at breakfast with … Continue reading →

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NAAL – Day One, Friday

Posted on January 6, 2012 by rank liturgist

Though I missed the Ecology based morning worship (complete with bird sounds and rain sticks), alas, I did arrive in time for the introduction of the new candidates for membership (19) and nominees for officers, all to be voted on … Continue reading →

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NAAL – Opening Worship, Thursday Evening

Posted on January 5, 2012 by rank liturgist

Our worship to open the Conference, once our denominational pre-meetings were completed, took place at the Anglican Cathedral, just a few blocks away.  Christ Church Cathedral is a beautiful space and right in the midst of downtown.  They were merely … Continue reading →

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NAAL – Anglican Colloquium Pre-Meeting, Afternoon session

Posted on January 5, 2012 by rank liturgist

After a quick lunch of poutine in the subterranean mall, we gathered again to hear from Neil Alexander (the Bishop of Atlanta as well as a liturgical scholar present information about the Liturgical Education of New Bishops.  He discussed the … Continue reading →

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NAAL – Anglican Colloquium Pre-Meeting, Morning Session

Posted on January 5, 2012 by rank liturgist

Before the North American Academy of Liturgy (NAAL) begins, denominational groups gather for a pre-meeting. The session began with worship drawn from new options for an alternative Daily Office, being proposed by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.  This … Continue reading →

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Fast Forward . . .

Posted on January 5, 2012 by rank liturgist

So, the reality is that I use this blog almost solely for capturing my reactions to the North American Academy of Liturgy meetings each January. That’s pretty narrow and specific. Perhaps more will happen in this year — new years … Continue reading →

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