tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post115040992491806214..comments2023-11-20T10:17:40.928+00:00Comments on Good in Parts: A Tale of Two ServicesKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1150582846783815682006-06-17T23:20:00.000+01:002006-06-17T23:20:00.000+01:00The answer to the geographical question is "Very b...The answer to the geographical question is "Very badly"...while 2 clergy, 1 Reader, 5 servers and 12 choristers lurked on the far side of the chancel arch, the 7 congregation scattered themselves as widely as possible in the nave and the 2 side aisles, using pillars for caouflage wherever possible. Following unshakeable custom and preaching from the pulpit, I therefore had most of the listeners behind me...but it's the same for most Evensongs, and suggestions from the clergy that the congregation might like to join the choir in the chancel are treated as akin to offering a Black Mass in place of the Christingle service! What to do....<BR/>Thanks for reminding me, though, that the clergy take isn't going to be universal...and the hug was very welcome :-)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1150454192463105662006-06-16T11:36:00.000+01:002006-06-16T11:36:00.000+01:00but God was worshipped by all 7 plus 20 (how does ...but God was worshipped by all 7 plus 20 (how does that work geographically??) and they carry in their persons many others who are elsewhere. And the angels and archangels and all the company of heaven rejoice when just one person finds their way home to the embrace of God. It can feel dispiriting - I can feel it too - but it's our own problem and I think we need to be careful not to inflict it on the other 26. Sorry - this sounds very headmistressy. Just a big hug would be enough, so here it is { }.hencityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221426863476173274noreply@blogger.com