St Michaels Uniting Church - New Council

[thedoctorplusone]

what he is wearing however is out of line/sync with the Uniting Church in Australia - which prefers/instructs it's ordained clergy to wear the white ecumenical-alb and stole. Wearing academic clothing along with it kind of construes the point of Liturgical Dress. I don't think I will be going to St Michaels when I visit Melbourne.

[Stringbat]

In response to prxam2:

What he is wearing is like a uniform and there are practical reasons for wearing it. In reality it is no different to the uniform of a Judge, or Chef, or police officer.

The wearing of it does not signify a self centered pride, although as a recipient of the Order of Australia for his work in religion and psychology, he could be forgiven for feeling a little bit happy about his achievements. He wouldn't see it that way though.

[StMichaelsChurch]

This must be viewed within context of the entire service which does include many mentions of God, Jesus, and prayer. I would post this to, but usually those moments do not carry the same significance on YouTube as one feels within the service.

You can flame this video (which is a social event within St Michaels) as much as you wish, but I would rather hear your comments on what is said within Dr Macnabs addresses which is where you will hear the heart of the New Faith.

[prxam2]

Why is he dressed like a pretend bishop? Pride?

[duncanmacster]

'...the drift to unbelief....' led, perhaps, by the people of this organisation and Dr McNab. This is a church, inducting its council, yet no mention of God, of Jesus Christ, and no prayer? No reading from the Bible, just a quote from a deceased former member. Hey, I would rather go to the annual general meeting of a sporting club.