Peter Toon Lecture & Choral Evensong - Fergus Butler-Gallie: The Prayer Book and the Quiet Revival
The Chapter of Pusey House
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Lecture by Fergus Butler-Gallie | Vicar, Charlbury (St Mary the Virgin) with Shorthampton
Abstract
'The reports of my death are an exaggeration.' So wrote a disgruntled Mark Twain to an editor when he was, twice, accused of being dead by the American press. It is a quote that naturally comes to mind when considering the Book of Common Prayer. Despite efforts to suppress and sideline its use, it has emerged into the Twenty First century stronger than anyone in the middle of the 20th could have thought. Its survival and revival has mirrored that of Christianity more generally. There appears to be considerably more anecdotal and statistical evidence for Christianity's growth in this first quarter of the century than any might have thought possible. This lecture will address why and how the Prayer Book might be an asset to this revival, putting forward the case that both the theological underpinnings and the practical usage of the Book of Common Prayer make it uniquely helpful in enabling the Church to address the thirst for faith, hope and love which is now apparent in the wider world.
The preacher at Choral Evensong will be The Revd Jeremy Taylor, Rector of St Mary's, Henley-on-Thames.
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Pusey House is an institution associated with the University of Oxford founded as a memorial to Edward Bouverie Pusey, a leading figure of the Oxford Movement - a movement of the mid-19th century which sought to bring the Church of England to a deeper understanding of its witness as part of the Universal Catholic Church.
The House continues the work of E. B. Pusey in restoring the Church of England's Catholic life and witness.
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While studying in Oxford, I found certain parts of the Roman Catholic scene — especially around the Oxford Oratory — strikingly anti‑British in tone, which I find completely unacceptable. I’ve even seen Catholic priests laugh at the memorial to the Protestant martyrs, and the whole experience has been unpleasant
I do understand that revival of the church doesn't equate a return to mass Christianity.
I wonder if this is the problem with the polls. They are judging the numbers based the whole society becoming Christian.
Although the notion that revival involves the whole nation is compelling.
Peter Toon Lecture & Choral Evensong - Fergus Butler-Gallie: The Prayer Book and the Quiet Revival
The Chapter of Pusey House
1,835 views
Lecture by Fergus Butler-Gallie | Vicar, Charlbury (St Mary the Virgin) with Shorthampton
Abstract
'The reports of my death are an exaggeration.' So wrote a disgruntled Mark Twain to an editor when he was, twice, accused of being dead by the American press. It is a quote that naturally comes to mind when considering the Book of Common Prayer. Despite efforts to suppress and sideline its use, it has emerged into the Twenty First century stronger than anyone in the middle of the 20th could have thought. Its survival and revival has mirrored that of Christianity more generally. There appears to be considerably more anecdotal and statistical evidence for Christianity's growth in this first quarter of the century than any might have thought possible. This lecture will address why and how the Prayer Book might be an asset to this revival, putting forward the case that both the theological underpinnings and the practical usage of the Book of Common Prayer make it uniquely helpful in enabling the Church to address the thirst for faith, hope and love which is now apparent in the wider world.
The preacher at Choral Evensong will be The Revd Jeremy Taylor, Rector of St Mary's, Henley-on-Thames.
Donate & Support: https://puseyhouse.enthuse.com/donate/
Become a Friend of Pusey House: https://puseyhouse.enthuse.com/page3e...
Website: http://www.puseyhouse.org.uk
Instagram: Instagram: puseyhouse
Twitter: Twitter: PuseyHouse
Facebook: Facebook: puseyhouseoxford
Pusey House is an institution associated with the University of Oxford founded as a memorial to Edward Bouverie Pusey, a leading figure of the Oxford Movement - a movement of the mid-19th century which sought to bring the Church of England to a deeper understanding of its witness as part of the Universal Catholic Church.
The House continues the work of E. B. Pusey in restoring the Church of England's Catholic life and witness.