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Church blesses fathers with beer [Happy Father's Day]
The Telegraph ^ | June 20, 2009 | Jonathan Wynne-Jones

Posted on 06/21/2009 7:43:42 AM PDT by Daffynition

Bottles of beer will be given to fathers who attend church, in an alternative "blessing" for Father's Day.

A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood.

Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars.

It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar.

The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men.

He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God".

Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed.

The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers.

"I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said.

"Posies of flowers are given to mums on Mothering Sunday and we wanted to give a laddish, blokeish gift to the men. A bottle of beer hits the mark. The whole of life is to be celebrated in church."

However, Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, criticised the Church, claiming that it was acting irresponsibly.

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TOPICS: Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: beer; fathersday
Beer & Bacon & Chocolate! Salvation!


1 posted on 06/21/2009 7:43:42 AM PDT by Daffynition
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To: Daffynition

Chocolate covered bacon - ewww disgusting yet somehow intriguing and possibly delicious.


2 posted on 06/21/2009 7:50:42 AM PDT by svcw (Barry: mentally deficient & narcissistic megonogistic megalomaniac psychopath w/ paranoid delusions)
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3 posted on 06/21/2009 7:53:48 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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4 posted on 06/21/2009 7:56:45 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: Daffynition

God to fathers: Hold muh beer and do as I say.


5 posted on 06/21/2009 8:03:13 AM PDT by shove_it (and have a nice day)
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To: JoeProBono

Cheers!


6 posted on 06/21/2009 8:07:55 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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To: JoeProBono; svcw; shove_it
Bacon Bier


7 posted on 06/21/2009 8:12:28 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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To: Daffynition; Drango

Better watch out.
Drango will complain that you’re pimping alcohol addiction, and cheer any tax hike on the substance.


8 posted on 06/21/2009 8:14:41 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (30-year smoker, E-Cigs helped me quit, and O wants me back smoking again?)
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To: RandallFlagg

Wish that I were the Church of England.

BAWAHAHAHA! ;D


9 posted on 06/21/2009 8:16:28 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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Beer is God’s proof that He wants us to be happy.


10 posted on 06/21/2009 8:19:25 AM PDT by Larry Lucido (Why excerpt your own blog? If its that damned important, then (Excerpted. Click here to read more))
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To: Larry Lucido
I thought that quote was supposed to be about: The Church of Bacon: "Bacon is God’s proof that He wants us to be happy."<"


11 posted on 06/21/2009 8:44:50 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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Beer & Bacon & Chocolate! Salvation!

So you're saying Moose-limbs *DON'T* celebrate Father's Day...

Cheers!

12 posted on 06/21/2009 9:08:25 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Daffynition

Benjamin Franklin - “Beer is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy”.


13 posted on 06/21/2009 9:52:17 AM PDT by Ro_Thunder ("Other than ending SLAVERY, FASCISM, NAZISM and COMMUNISM, war has never solved anything")
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To: svcw

“24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?
I think not!”

Stephen Wright


14 posted on 06/21/2009 10:22:45 AM PDT by Jeffrey_D.
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To: Jeffrey_D.

That’s exactly why I prefer the 30 pack!!!


15 posted on 06/21/2009 10:23:43 AM PDT by Jeffrey_D.
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To: grey_whiskers
Cheers g_w!!! Happy Father's Day!


16 posted on 06/21/2009 12:43:24 PM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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To: Ro_Thunder
"Man is the measure of all things."


17 posted on 06/21/2009 12:44:49 PM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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