The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission
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Open is the journal of Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission. Once in print format only, the journal is now being released online as each article is available. Articles may be commented on at the APLM Blog or on our Facebook page.
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Open, 2009 stand alone articles
 
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Articles from Open, Spring 2008
Real Stories of Good Liturgy: Saint Paul's Chapel, New York CityWhat might worship might look like that is a “Public Work” for pilgrims who visit the 9/11 memorial at St. Paul’s Chapel adjacent to Ground Zero in New York City? Donald Schell describes the power liturgy has to create meaningful connections between worshippers and visitors pouring off tour buses.
When Signs Signify
The meaning of our sacraments must be transparent, reminds liturgical theologian Louis Weil. We see, feel, touch, hear and smell the rites of the Church, and we experience the transformation they effect. Anything less than that trivializes those sacramental rites.
Baptism or Confirmation?
Bishop Doss asks whether we really believe that Baptism is at the heart of Christian ministry in the Church. In this historical review, he warns us that recent General Convention actions are returning Confirmation to a central role we decided against over thirty years ago.
As a companion piece to Doss’ article, Robert Brooks reports on recent years’ efforts to respond to the canonical actions of General Convention, and the amazing coalition of theologians, bishops, educators, parish clergy and others who have been energized to bring Baptism back to the center of our understanding of ministry, while addressing the needs of the Church for adequate formation and leadership training.
Against Inclusivity
Juan Oliver begins his article “As a Latino Episcopalian, I am against being ‘included.’” What are the special liturgical gifts of bicultural Episcopalians, and what are the opportunities for the vast majority of “monocultural” Episcopalians?
Going to Church in the First Century
Jamie Howison’s parish in Winnipeg—already highly identified as a table-centered, Eucharistic community—experiences a richer engagement with the meaning of Eucharist as they gather to practice pre-Nicene liturgies.
Faith on the Ground
Amy McCreath introduces us to the chaplaincy at the University of Michigan which finds that the practical meaning of Christian living is revealed through intentional engagement with the lives and stories of the saints.
In the same file, Rebecca Wolf, a student at the University of Michigan, preaches on how the story of Constance and Her Companions reveals the meaning of her own choices and vocation as a follower of Jesus.
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Articles from Open, Fall 2007
Editor's Note and Real Stories of Good Liturgy
Rochester Jazz—What does good liturgy look like? This is the first in a series of "Real Stories of Good Liturgy." From a member of a parish in Rochester, we read a sparkling description of a spectacular Jazz Mass. Carlos Mercado brings the downbeats alive.
The Shape of Liturgy is the Shape of Mission, by Joe Morris Doss
The mission of the church must be that which God is up to. It must be that cosmic, that important, that good. So begins Joe Morris Doss' inspiring article on how Justin Martyr's 2nd century description of liturgy reveals the heart of the Church's mission. How do we know that thanksgiving and justice are our mission in Christ? Our ancient liturgy reminds us every week, says Bp. Doss.
An Anglican/Emerging Church Synthesis, by Lesie Nipps
What implications does the emerging church have for Episcopal worship? This article by an investigative priest, moved by the missionary liveliness of the emerging church, describes the genius and weakness of this new movement, and how it might be a resource for the renewal of our own missional tradition.
The Lord Shall Watch Over Your Going out and Your Coming In, by John Hill
The end and the beginning of our Eucharistic worship are not the bookends of the liturgy; they are, says John Hill, the bookends of our daily baptismal life. In that light, what intention do we bring to these vital moments in our common worship? How might we re-think our "gathering and sending" rites?
Sanctifying Time on a College Campus, by Amy McCreath
Chaplain's column—Where can we find active, creative re-imagining of Eucharistic community? Let's look the renewal of college and university chaplaincies says Amy McCreath, chaplain at MIT. This inaugural column describes the unique lifeways of college students, and how one campus ministry is celebrating and marking them. The first in a series.
Book Review
The International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) has been a leading voice in the development of the liturgy for over twenty years. Leonel Mitchell reviews an historical of this group and its work for the Anglican Communion.
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Open, Fall 2003
Lutherans and Anglicans Together: On to Mission at Last, by David Danner
A Coat of Many Colors, by Jennifer M. Phillips
Direct Ordination Blocked in House of Bishops, by Ormonde Plater
Observations after a Survey of Parish Bulletins, by Philip Carr-Jones
Holy Baptism: A Rite for the Reconstituting of Sacred Community, by The Rev. Dr. Barbara T. Cheney
The Revaluing of the Diaconate for the Renewal of the Church, by Jennifer M. Phillips
Preaching Faith in an Urban World, by Sainsbury
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Open, All Saints 2002
Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission: Standing at the Threshold of the Years, by Maylanne Maybee
A First Nations Eucharistic Prayer
Breaking Barriers: Rethinking our Theology of Baptism, by Donald Schell
The Changing Face of Confirmation, by Linda L. Grenz
What does Blessing Bless?, by Charles Hefling
Music, by M. Milner Seifert
By Water and By Fire, by Sara Miles
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Open, Ordinary Time 2002
The Sorrento Statement of the Council of the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission
Reflections after Sorrento, by Katherine M. Lehman
Becoming Custodians of Paschal Mystery: Reflections on the Sorrento Statement, by Theophus Smith
Santa Fé Statement (2001)
In Memoriam, William A. Wendt, by Horace T. Allen, Jr.
New Brochures, by Marilyn Haskel
The Sorrento Statement: Envisioning Mission in a Post-colonial Age, by John W.B.Hill
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Open, Fall 2001
Practical Postmodernism for Parishes, by Rodney Hudgens and Leslie Nipps
No Doxology, a sermon by John A. Dally
Knowing our Lineage to Find Inspiration and Challenge from Earlier Liturgists, by Donald Schell
International Anglican Liturgical Consultation Discusses Ministry and Ordination, by Paul Gibson
Episcopal Ecumenical Commission Addresses Lutheran Ordination By-law
A New Baby Sister (announcing the forthcoming publication of The Rite Stuff), by Marilyn Haskel
From Discord to Discernment, by Daniel L. Prechtel
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Open, Summer 2001
This issue deals entirely with reconsidering the mission of the church.
Santa Fé Statement of the Council of Associated Parishes
Where We Have Been, by Doug Tindal
My Hope is That We Will Journey Together, by Gordon Beardy
The System Was Wrong, by Doug Tindal
Steps on a Healing Path, by Catherine Morrison
A Message from Archbishop Peers
The Way Forward, by Michael Peers
Excerpts from the Presidential Address
A Renewed Mission, by Mark MacDonald
I Am the Church
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Open, Winter/Spring 2001
Baptism and Communion, by Stephen Reynolds
What Meaning has Infant Baptism in a Post-Christian World?, by John W.B. Hill
A Change of Direction for ADLMC?, by Nigel Renton
Poem, by Anne Kirchmier
20/20 Vision?, by Ron Miller
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Open, Fall 2000
Assuming the Nature of a Liturgical Servant, by J. Derek Harbin
Liturgical Perspectives on Changes in North American Hymnody in the Past 25 Years, by Karen B. Westerfield Tucker
Developing a Seasonal, Sunday Service Template, by Valerie Ambrose
Observing the Stages of Mourning, by Jennifer M. Phillips
Remembering Peter Moore, by Nigel A. Renton
Liturgical Organizations
Communiqué from the 50th Meeting of ARC-USA
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Open, Summer 2000
Baptism and Eucharist: Challenges, by Andrew Waldo
General Convention 2000, by Jean Campbell, OSH
Worship in Jubilee 2000, by Ron Miller
Liturgical Perspectives on Changes in North American Hymnody in the Past 25 Years, by Karen B. Westerfield Tucker
Farewell ASB, Welcome Common Worship, by Phillip Tovey
In Memoriam: Samuel E. West
Promises, Promises, by John W. B. Hill
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Open, Winter/Spring 2000
Called to Common Mission: Are We?, by William H. Peterson
Worship with Young Adults, by Amy McReath
The Changing Context of Music and Liturgy, by Elizabeth Morris Downie
Benedicite Canadensis, by Barbara Mitchell
Considerations for Amending the Burial Rite, by Jennifer M. Phillips
A New Prayer for the Church of England, by Phillip Tovey
Lutheran Liturgical Practice, by Paul R. Nelson
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