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Scott Gunn

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Jesus follower | Priest | Episcopal | Anglican | Author http://amzn.to/2l8O1kL | Exec Director of Forward Movement

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Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 2h

Ben Myers’ book, The Apostles’ Creed, is mostly good. It’s a reformed take, but generally aligned with what ECUSA would teach. Can’t recommend it though because he strongly teaches universalism. YMMV

But the tone/style of the book is excellent.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 18h

Yes, good inputs to digest

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 19h

At a time when we’re all facing steep headwinds, it’s important to be future-facing

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 19h

Call ended, but not before a promise to keep everyone in the loop and circle back

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 19h

It’s a combination of consolidation and commercial success.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 19h

We don’t have a guarantee. It’s about winning the big customer.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 19h

Boarding here. There’s a loud talker three rows behind me. He’s maximizing the outcome.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 20h

No way! You’re doing an excellent job, Your Holiness.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 21h

You’re just mad because too many popes dilutes your papal authority here on the Narthex. ⚓️

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 4d

I blessed a semi truck once. We got a delivery at the church, and the drivers were excited about their new rig. Asked if I’d pray for them and their truck. So I got out the holy water and did the whole bit.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 4d

Now THIS is a place with a clear mission #WaffleHouse

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 4d

For those who said MP today, I’ve got the Acts reading illustrated here. You’re welcome. ⚓️ #RandomStainedGlassWindows

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 5d

“O God, who makest us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of thy Son our Lord: Grant us this day such blessing through our worship of thee, that the days to come may be spent in thy favor; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” ⚓️

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re in DC, you have lots of options. If I’m there on a Sunday, I usually attend Christ Church Georgetown, but YMMV! Blessings on your discerning and your journey.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 5d

Also not licit in the Episcopal Church

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 5d

And, fwiw, in an era when there are many Caesars demanding our worship, I’m not sure why people are so against “Lord,” which was a central Christian credo of resistance in the early centuries of the church. So maybe it’s not the time to toss out “Lord”?

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 5d

You are not missing anything. In editing the liturgy without authorization, your rector is making a significant and unwarranted theological shift. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they don’t know about “God be with you” as our settled, authorized alternative.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 6d

I use that for search. Will give the browser a try. Thanks!

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 6d

Well, great. Here I am using Chrome instead of Safari, because (ironically) there's no way to block those stupid "sign in with Google" popups on Safari, but there is on Chrome.

My kingdom for a privacy-friendly, standards-compliant browser that also lets me block some ads and intrusive content.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 8d

Notice how Congress members become constitutional literalists when it comes to getting their paychecks during a shutdown, but not when it comes to well regulated militias or the freedoms of speech or press.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 9d

New Episcopal Church marketing campaign just dropped ⚓️

James Curle @jamescurle.bsky.social · 9d

The Episcopalians are metal as hell.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 10d

Cross shaped funnel cakes.

Lamb judging — does it look like the Paschal Lamb?

Carved butter in the shape of saints.

Halo flying disc games.

Church + country fair = awesomeness

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 10d

I mean, there’s no rule that says we have to use “candle poles”

The question is: would fire jugglers lead to church growth? 🔥

a woman is standing in the dark holding a fireball in her hands .

Alt: a woman is standing in the dark holding a fireball in her hands .

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Marguerite @margueritek.bsky.social · 11d

Let's just make this whole day about St Michael. Everything else is on hold.

Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 12d

Saw this beautiful creature on my evening walk. So sorry that it’s stuck in the middle of a city.