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| 5 years ago :: Apr 25, 2008 - 10:34AM #1 | |
Tassiecelt
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a quick hello, placed here instead of another forum because this is the only forum that catches my interest.
I live in Tasmania, I'm very involved in promoting celtic music, culture, practices and, above all, belief in the Triune God, through Jesus Our Lord. I host a weekly celtic music radio broadcast, organise ceilidhs, Scottish Country dancing, promote at festivals the tartan, the teachings of the early celtic saints and speak where ever I am needed. Sadly, there are few in this southern region of the colonies who share the same in terms of spirituality, but in the more "carnal" activities (music, dancing) there is a great deal of interest. ....correction, before I am corrected, in Christ there are no carnal activities as we dedicate all we are to Him.... |
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| 5 years ago :: Apr 26, 2008 - 7:15AM #2 | |
mfjfarrell
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Dia annseo isteach!
God to all here! Greetings Tassiecelt, Please feel welcomed and among your own! (Ta failte, mo chara!) I'm glad you joined us here. Seems like you keep yourself busy 'down there' in keeping your heritage alive. That's great! Never worry about what we take you to mean, we often have to 'explain' ourselves to more 'single minded' people in our lives too. Here, you're among your own! Any topics you'd like to consider for discussion? Do you know of any other CC either in your area or on the net? As you've noticed, its a bit quiet here lately. Thanks again for joining us... Slan, Marty |
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| 5 years ago :: Apr 26, 2008 - 12:28PM #3 | |
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Tassiecelt
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Thanks for the warm welcome Marty.
There are many things I would love to explore: eg: 1. How to find a celtic church? In Australia - near impossible 2. How to spread the knowledge of and encourage a passion toward the distinctive qualities in celtic church and worship that we ourselves have found? 3. Has anyone read the book "The Celtic Church in Britain" by Leslie Hardinge? it is really good. The author was a colleague at Bible College in England many years ago with the man who converted me to Jesus Christ. Finally, we have a small fellowship in our home, have done this for over 25 years. We are part of a larger church in australia - bigger still in America, the Church of God. This church does not consider itself celtic, and mostly knows nothing about anything celtic, yet, I find that some of it's teachings hold closely to the distinctive doctrines of the early Celtic believers. Notably, the observance of the seventh day sabbath, and the date for Easter/and an annual Lords Supper around Nisan 14, plus other, lesser teachings. While others may not see things the same as I do, yet I find this exciting, but I am keen to learn of the experiences of other Christians and their search for the Celtic Church. |
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| 5 years ago :: Apr 26, 2008 - 1:20PM #4 | |
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mfjfarrell
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Greetings Tassiecelt,
I understand it would be nice if there were an assembly hall where Celtic Christians could actually gather! But then, wouldn't that be just like the churches we are in? Is there such a thing as a 'Celtic Church'? (original was Roman) Would we get lazy and just sit in the pew if there were? Perhaps, Modern CC are all called to the journey of 'martyrdom'? Most 'Celtic Churches' of today are more like Celtic influenced or Celtic Style churches. Actually, they still behave like Protestants with Catholic theology. Celts were free of Augustinian (Roman Calvinism) thinking! They saw the Light! I do know of a church in Western Australia which was attempting to incorporate Celtic prayers and music into their Anglican church. I lost contact with that pastor years ago! Sorry! Nothing for NZ. Fr Ambrose is there in NZ but he'll try to convert you to Orthodoxy under the guise of 'Celtic Church'! As for how to 'spread the message', well, the Celtic Way is by example rather than words. As the Lord leads, speak only to hearts. Move close to all He brings into your day by being 'real' with them. That's all there is to it! To live right you need to die first! As for "The Celtic Church in Britain", nope, haven't read that one yet. Thanks for recommending it. I'm familiar with Church of God here in the States. They are usually pretty hardline Fundamentalists! I have found, though, that many groups / individuals are coming to an awareness of Celtic principles by themselves. They just make sense! May God continue to bless you in your home church group! What about your wife? Does she hold to your CC views? Thanks for the questions, I hope a few others join us here and put their voice to the page! Slan, Marty |
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