21st-century church hospitality at its best

Notes: "I have recently been introduced to the Sunday Assembly, or as their members like to call themselves, 'the godless church'. One of their more quotable quotes is: 'We need the benefits that church provides without the god element'. The brainchild of two British comedians, the Sunday Assembly began in England in 2013, aiming to provide atheists with all the good things church offers -- all the good things that is, except God". "Humour and acceptance often go a longer way toward conveying the message of Jesus and teaching the tenets of faith than doctrine and exclusion. Hospitality is central to a worldview that includes God and therefore is central to the church. It would be a shame if God is left behind because we are unable to communicate this hospitality in a way that 21st-century listeners can receive".; Author is "dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels", diocese of Kootenay.

Subjects: Hospitality - Religious aspects - Christianity; Hospitality - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Sunday Assembly; Atheists - 21st century