[Catholic] Tradition catching on with Baptists [Ecumenical Ash Wed. Service]

Birmingham News ^ | Wednesday, March 01, 2006 | Greg Garrison

[Convert from ECUSA]

This is a really funny book!

[NYer]

I didn't know non-catholics could get ashes at a Catholic church, or I'd have gone to one this morning. Is this normal?

It's non sacramental - no reason why you couldn't receive ashes at a Catholic Church.

[Jaded]

Be very very careful when you say "Father What a Waste" there are some who will go nuts on you, even if you're just quoting a book or the Italian Press. ;-)

[Aquinasfan]

An ecumenical service at 6:30 tonight at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church will include participation by three Baptist churches - Baptist Church of the Covenant and Trinity Baptist, both on Southside, and Tabernacle.

"For us to go to the Catholic church, that's something new as Baptists," said the Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, the Covenant pastor. "It unites us as the bigger church, and with a larger tradition. ... It's being part of a sacred story that belongs to all of us."

Wonderful!

[NYer]

Be very very careful when you say "Father What a Waste" there are some who will go nuts on you, even if you're just quoting a book or the Italian Press. ;-)

Can I post visual aids instead?

[Fletcher J]

Hey, I know that church! I travel to Atlanta fairly often, and like to stop by the "OK Cafe" to eat sometimes... :)

I think it's a beautiful church building - the kind you look at and think "they don't make 'em like that anymore..." assuming you don't realize that it's just a few years old... :)

So what kind of church is it? I've been wondering about that.


Fletcher J

[Convert from ECUSA]

" Can I post visual aids instead? "

LOL! You're "naughty"! Heeheehee!

[Aquinasfan]

. . . found the answer. You don't have to be Catholic, but you DO have to be a properly baptized Christian

Cool! Thanks.

[wmfights]

I caught that too!

[armydoc]

Revelations

How many are there? :)

[wmfights]

"Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church

That's a mouthful of a name for a church."
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That's why the Baptist's shouldn't be there. We attempt to be faithful to SCRIPTURE.

[jer33 3]

It that Church of the Apostles?

[jer33 3]

***Fellowship of the Valley is a Baptist faith community with an ecumenical perspective. Our current strategic partners are Shades Crest Baptist Church, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and American Baptist Churches (USA).***

These are liberal organizations. Quite eye opening if one researches what they promote.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Too much togetherness. We should stick to being allies in the political arena and leave church matters separate. I like Catholics, but their beliefs are fundamentally different than mine. Blurring the lines is bad for both.

[wmfights]

"I like Catholics, but their beliefs are fundamentally different than mine. Blurring the lines is bad for both."
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I agree. Sometimes in our rush to "all get along" we fail to recognize that there are somethings you can't compromise
and FAITH is first and foremost.

[JamesP81]

That's why the Baptist's shouldn't be there. We attempt to be faithful to SCRIPTURE

I'm glad you do, but this Southern Baptist does the same. Regardless of what they teach you, the Catholic church doesn't hold the exclusive title of being the only church you can get saved in.

[RobbyS]

BOTH of them had that effect on people!

[RobbyS]

However, their doctrine of salvation is Lutheran.

[wmfights]

"I'm glad you do, but this Southern Baptist does the same."
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You misunderstood me. I see the title this church has given itself and immediately knew this was not where GOD fearing Baptist's should be.

BTW, I am a Baptist.

[redgolum]

Until recently I was in my twenties, I thought everyone, Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, etc, had Ash Wed., with the ashes. Kind of odd that this is a "new thing" for that Baptist church.