Forum

The Forum is a publication of the Communications Committee, Synod of Alberta and the Territories

Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for members of this Synod to air their convictions and views on issues affecting individuals, local congregations, the synod and the larger church.

Concerns about an article or issue should be directed to the Editor, not the Synod Office. Forum Editor is Pastor Brad Everett at mailto:everettsts@standardab.ca

Funding comes primarily from donations as well as the Synod Communications Committee. Donations towards publishing costs are welcome. Cheques may be mailed to the Synod office marked for The Forum.

The Forum is copyrighted to the Synod of Alberta and the Territories. Photocopies may be made for use in congregations. The Forum may not be posted to another website, either in whole or in part, without the expressed permission of the Synod. abtsynod@elcic.ca

January 2010 - PDF

December 2008 - PDF

June 2008 - PDF

April 2007 - PDF
Two in One

December 2006 - PDF
A Charismatic Asks: 'Is there TOO MUCH Emphasis on the Holy Spirit?'

April 2006 - PDF
"The Office of the Bishop", "What is a Bishop", "Jesus Call Us", thoughts on electing a Bishop.

November 2005 - PDF
Children's Stories, The Gift of Pain, Faith Shaping Books, A Legal Thriller with Faith, The Prayer of a Pilgrim, Books from the Campus and Parish

June 2005 - PDF
One Congregation's Response, A view from Outside the ELCIC, Luther, Sin and Salvation, If it is Natural is it OK?

December 2004 - PDF
The Gift of Faith, Why I Resigned, Being Lutheran, Focusing on What's Essential, Navigating Towards Unity.

May 2004 - PDF
The issues at hand, Contra Sola Scriptura, Pro Sols Scriptura, Vaughn's response.

November 2003 - PDF
"Honestly, What Do We Really Want For Our Children", "The Only Source of Doctrine", "Same-Sex Unionss, Blessed or Not?"

May 2003 - PDF
"The Silken Thread", living with the Anglicans, the words we use in Worship.

October 2002 - PDF
Issue, questions, challenges facing the ELCIC, shortage of Pastors, churches response to homosexuality.

May 2002 - PDF
An interview with Bishop Steve, Seminary "not for everyone", views from students.