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The most recent wedding I conducted raised some interesting questions amongst many of the guests, largely because of its location. I have performed wedding ceremonies in many different places, perhaps the majority of them outside of the church, but it was inside a church that the most questions were asked. Why? Because I - as an ordained Baptist Minister - was conducting a wedding inside a Catholic church.
The questions raised were not critical. In fact, most were quite pleasantly surprised to note the level of cooperation and affirmation which must undergird such an event. Old divides within the church are breaking down, and opportunities such as this serve to make public the fruit of some very productive conversation taking across the institutional boundaries inside the christian church. It is a reminder that we are working in the same cause, serving the same God, and that our diversity is celebrated rather than treated with suspicion.
I have been happy to work across denominational boundaries for many years, and have been greatly enriched by the conversations and partnerships. A simple occasion such as this serves only to bring to light for many people what the Spirit has been doing for many years.
Posted by gary at March 1, 2006 10:28 AM
Here! Here! We're doing our bit for the cause here in Laurimar where we have some Uniting Church ladies helping out with the Playgroup run by the Baptist Church. We're not only crossing denominations but also helping to bridge the gaps between the old and new residents in this area.
Posted by: Kirrily at March 1, 2006 01:17 PM
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