tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post4059536332325168743..comments2024-03-27T11:23:43.902+00:00Comments on Beaker Folk of Husborne Crawley: Report on the Re-ordering of Stonehenge - Beaker Diocese of SalisburyWodeWosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18381754587879658356noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-32137571215526974062014-11-06T19:48:13.733+00:002014-11-06T19:48:13.733+00:00Plain chant. Why can't they brighten it up?Plain chant. Why can't they brighten it up?Archdruid Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849759985107161674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-31284915529472332322014-11-06T11:57:05.297+00:002014-11-06T11:57:05.297+00:00If only these Druid-wallas would learn from the Ar...If only these Druid-wallas would learn from the Archibishop of Canterbury's Correspondence Secretary, eh? http://www.bringingupcharlie.co.uk/2014/09/palestine-israel-religion-christian.htmlTim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-724738819286092902014-11-06T10:13:40.929+00:002014-11-06T10:13:40.929+00:00Re "Celt". I suggest reading "The A...Re "Celt". I suggest reading "The Atlantic Celts Ancient People or Modern invention" by Simon James which clearly outlines the compelling evidence that the "Celts" of Britain are a fiction.Mike Haselerhttp://mons-graupius.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-80592579017043604492014-11-06T09:13:00.684+00:002014-11-06T09:13:00.684+00:00It seems as though the problems experienced in Glo...It seems as though the problems experienced in Gloucestershire are evident elsewhere. David Pocklingtonhttp://www.lawandreligionuk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-30776194071167024342014-11-06T08:29:10.682+00:002014-11-06T08:29:10.682+00:00As a member of an illicit society called #The Chur...As a member of an illicit society called #The Church of England, I resent the implication that we don't take our rules seriously:<br /><br />For a start:<br /><br />1. Everybody is forbidden to sit in Mrs Humphrey's personal pew, even when she isn't attending. This rule is enforced by eagle eyed informants, who make it known to Mrs Humprey who puts a curse on them, the last person who had the curse, fell over a Tombstone which mysteriously appeared on the main path to church and broke two limbs.<br /><br />2. The Vicar is forbidden to introduce any hymn, which doesn't accord with the theology and tradition of the Book of Common prayer, failure to observe this rule, results in the Vicar singing the hymn alone in a deathly silence as the organist and congregation exercise their disapproval by refusing to join in.<br /><br />3. The Flower arrangers are not permitted to use Lily's in any form or any time, because a Parishioner named Lily ran off with the Curate in 1898 and we've got long, tribal memories.<br /><br />4. The use of Hassocks or Kneelers or cushions are not permitted. If cold, hard pews were good enough for our ancestors whose bottoms and knees were less covered with flesh than ours, they're good enough for our namby, pamby, soft generations who expect comfort.<br /><br />5. Everybody is forbidden to greet visitors, to hand them hymn or service books or show them where they are not able to sit. This ensures discipline as visitors tend to upset at least one person and leave rapidly.<br /><br />6. In Non-Eucharistic services such as Matins, Evensong or Compline, the only way to sing is Plain Chant, which all parishioners attend mandatory training for as part of induction (sorry, Sunday School). Anyone who hasn't been trained or have their certificate of qualification in Plain Song is to be gagged on entering the service.<br /><br />7. Election to the PCC is by committee of the current PCC. All potential candidates are strictly vetted and subjected to DBS checks, and only those who fail them can be selected for election to PCC.<br /><br />8. The PCC finance committee is to approve all expenditure by the treasurer over 5p, in a full committee meeting. A single vote against amounts to a Veto. It is to be noted that Finance Committee members are expected to veto any expenditure on Quota, as it's a tax on good honest congregation members and keeps Bishops in luxury and palaces.<br /><br />9. All parishioners are expected to refrain from personal relationships or friendships with each other. Formal addressing as Mr, Mrs, Miss etc is expected at all times. The Vicar is to be addressed as Mr or Mrs or Miss as appropriate, and any familiarity on their part is to be actively discouraged. Curates are to receive this brief on their first hour in the parish.<br /><br />10. Any mention of closure or dissent from the PCC's decisions are to be reported and the Sinner is to be subject to formal rebuke and penitential scourging at a full Eucharistic service when judged guilty by the Disciplinary committee of the PCC.UKViewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114944341930758335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-1312408490385187052014-11-06T07:40:57.145+00:002014-11-06T07:40:57.145+00:00WonderfulWonderfuljantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427413040090881660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795284845836270713.post-57681110431187233632014-11-05T22:19:27.535+00:002014-11-05T22:19:27.535+00:00Writing as a member of a DAC, this is priceless! A...Writing as a member of a DAC, this is priceless! And far too near the knuckle. A brilliant blog, your Archdruidness.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611987574571276591noreply@blogger.com