The search for identity in a small urban church

Pamela J Redding

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The search for identity in a small urban church

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Pamela J Redding. The Search for Identity In a Small Urban Church. Ecumenical Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/09f31a55-9b0b-4f95-a370-c6ae936407d8.

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P. J. Redding. The search for identity in a small urban church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/09f31a55-9b0b-4f95-a370-c6ae936407d8

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Pamela J Redding. The Search for Identity In a Small Urban Church. Ecumenical Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/09f31a55-9b0b-4f95-a370-c6ae936407d8.

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Pamela J Redding

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This ethnographic study explored the use of visual media in defining congregational identity and call in a small urban Episcopal congregation. Eleven study participants photographed common parish events to communicate self-selected themes. These elements were grounded in everyday life, conveying the integration of traditional Anglican values with challenges of multicultural life in a northwest Detroit neighborhood. Through discussion and group process, a congregational mission statement evolved as 'Christian community spreading out into secular community.' This statement provided focus for parish leaders to move forward with unified and divine purpose.

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