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▴ Húsavíkurkirkja

Húsavík, known as the whale capital of Iceland, is a popular departure point for whale-watching tours. While the weather didn’t allow us to head out to sea that day, the snowfall added a quiet charm to the town’s iconic wooden church, which was built in 1907.

#snow #winter #architecture #nordicarchitecture #nordic #travel #church #photography #travelphotography #urbanexploration #urban #ringroad #husavik #iceland

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"As we learned more about #Christian #seders, it quickly became clear that not all of the seders are alike. In this #seder tutorial, Pastor Scott Stewart of Agape Church of Little Rock, Ark., explains how to celebrate #Passover, with barely any recognition that this is a #Jewish holiday. It felt like Stewart was even telling #Jews the proper way to lead a Passover seder.

However, other Christian seders focus on exploring the Jewish roots of #Christianity. For example, in this recording, Pastor Tom Holladay of Saddleback #Church teaches his congregants about how #Jesus, who was a #Jew, and his followers would have celebrated Passover in their time."

unpacked.media/why-are-christi

Unpacked · Why are Christians celebrating Passover and hosting non-Jewish Seders?Passover is gaining in popularity in Christianity. Why are many churches holding Passover seders and what do Jews think about it?

Anne #Dyer - the Scottish #Episcopal Church's Bishop of #Aberdeen and Orkney- has given a radio interview in which she says she's trying to "rebuild trust" with her diocese. She returned from suspension last October when the denomination's procurator decided there wasn't enough evidence for a #church trial over #bullying accusations, and despite 4 of the other 6 bishops calling on her to step down
#Scotland
#religion
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8v92

Anne Dyer in gold clerical garb with a Mitre on her head and a mic, speaking to various people who we cannot see properly but who are also in clerical robes.
BBC NewsAnne Dyer: Bishop accused of bullying wants to rebuild trustThe Right Reverend Anne Dyer returned to work after suspension and says it is time to move forward.

In #ChampagneProblems, #religion edition. This is not really new. Churches have been offering some form of electronic pay option for a good while now. Not sure why this is a story now.

> Church Goes Viral For Taking Offerings Via Credit Card and Apple Pay, and Twitter is Sharply Divided on The Whole Thing theroot.com/church-goes-viral-

The Root · Church Goes Viral For Taking Offerings Via Credit Card and Apple Pay, and Twitter is Sharply Divided on The WhBy Angela Johnson