When the church is consumed and possessed by mortgages, capital campaigns,
membership numbers, qualifications for
membership or deacon or elder, the variety and format of financial reports, redecorating, ordination
policies, the proper delineation of committee responsibilities, the aggregation and strengthening and protection of church hierarchical authority, the preference for political associations and prominence instead of being a voice and influence for justice and compassion, seasonal vestment colors, the abandonment and refusal to acknowledge congregations who dare to be excited by their proclaiming and provoking and living and sharing the Good News, the continual
choosing and preoccupation with better organization over better outreach, or what styles of worship are to be offered — then it is time for an earth - shaking, stone - rolling, curtain ripping, hurricane - strength, fiery and noisy transformational revolution that will resurrect the Good News in the body and spirit of communities and individuals.
Union funding of political parties also came under scrutiny, with
Policy Exchange railing against the default position for union
membership being a commitment to donation rather than allowing workers to «opt - in» if they so
choose.
Having
chosen to withdraw its decision rather than defend it at the High Court, the Vale of Glamorgan will now have to review its
policy on humanist
membership of the SACRE, and take a fresh decision on the application of Kathy Riddick, which remains open.
Oh, and since you need to be a Costco member to even get a
policy, it will cost you an additional $ 55 to $ 110 a year depending on the
membership level you
choose.