Volume 1, Issue 1, April 1994

Editor's Note: This is believed to be the first Religion NOW newsletter published.

Article Summary:

RELIGION NOW

TODAY THE CHURCHES IN CANADA are undergoing a process of change. This metamorphoses is throwing organized religion into a state of chaos and confusion. In fact, these changes are creating a full-scale crisis in declining memberships that could mean the end for many congregations. Others are beginning to try to adopt new and better ways to promote their programmes and message. More . . .

FOLLOWING YOUR BLISS

The latest fad in the present-day process of re-inventing the congregation is to bring members together and allow them to raise the questions they feel must be addressed and then to participate in seeking solutions in the area of their personal "passion". More . . .

THE LORD'S PRAYER, MAORI VERSION

Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, More . . .

GOD IS THE SMALLEST OBJECT

This poem is from "Cantos From A Small Room", published by Wolsak and Wynn. The author is Calgary resident Robert Hilles, who teaches computer programming. More . . .

SMALL GROUP MOVEMENT

One of the things that is exciting in the church today is the energy that is generated through small groups. Where enthusiasm and progress is being experienced it is generally found now in small group activity. It is becoming a cultural and administrative realignment. More . . .

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"Religion NOW" is published in limited edition by the Rev. Ross E. Readhead, B.A., B.D., Certificate of Corrections, McMaster University, in the interest of furthering knowledge and participation in religion. Dialogue is invited and welcomed.