What is Anglican 4th Day?
What is
Anglican 4th Day?
Anglican 4th Day is one method of
renewal in the Church. Its purpose is to help those in the Church understand
their individual callings to be Christian leaders. This leadership may be
exercised in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure
activities, and within the Church.
What is the
goal of Anglican 4th Day?
The goal of Anglican 4th Day is the goal of the
Church: to bring all to Christ. This is done when informed, trained leaders set
out with the support of others having a similar commitment.
What is the
Anglican 4th Day method?
There are three equally important parts:
1. identification of potential environments
or situations to be influenced by the Gospel and the identification of leaders
or potential leaders within those environments,
2. the three-day Anglican 4th Day weekend,
3. and the follow-up support system which
focuses attention on Christian action
More about the first part...
In the first part of the Anglican 4th Day method,
those who have already attended a three-day weekend identify various
environments which need to be further Christianized, seek out potential leaders
in those environments, encourage them to consider the goals and method of
Anglican 4th Day, and act as their sponsors in the movement.
…and about the second part
Away from the everyday pressures of their
lives, the participants in a three-day Anglican 4th Day weekend form a Christian
community, learning, praying, sharing, singing, and living together A team of
lay persons and clergy presents a series of talks covering the basics of
Christianity and centering on the mission concepts of prayer. study, and
action. During this time apart, the participants also learn about the two-part
support system for Christian leaders
…and the third part
In the third part of the Anglican 4th Day method, each
individual is encouraged to live the life of grace in order to influence
environments with the Gospel through the support of:
•group reunion—frequent small group meetings
with a few friends for mutual encouragement and support in the life of grace,
•ultreya—area meetings with others who have
participated in a weekend or who might be interested in doing that. Here they
can share, worship, and learn, so that the Church and their own faith may be
built up
What does
Anglican 4th Day do?
•Provides basic training for leadership in
mission.
When mission is understood as the total
authentic activity of the Church (prayer. study. action), then Anglican 4th Day helps
prepare us to do those tasks and to take the initiative.
•Helps to renew Christian commitment.
Anglican 4th Day is one among many renewal movements.
Many people have said that the Anglican 4th Day weekend provides an important learning
experience which supplements those lessons learned years ago in catechism or
confirmation class.
The teaching and care given on an Anglican 4th Day
weekend cause many to feel like newly made Christians with a purpose and with
support