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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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On behalf of the All Saints' hosts and the rest of the Ship, we welcome you aboard! This is the place to make your presence known, so that we may offer our greetings and advice to all our new members.
We ask that you make yourself familiar with our version of the "10 Commandments", which are the basic guidelines that you agreed to follow when you registered. You may also want to check the FAQ's for more useful information.
Remember, each area of the Ship has its own rules and regulations, which you will find hyperlinked at the top of each board. They range from Heaven to Hell (literally!), and you'll want to familiarize yourself with them, especially here at the beginning of your "tour of duty".
Once again, welcome to the Ship. We wish you smooth sailing!
Lothlorien Piglet and Welease Woderwick
All Saints Hosts
[ 31. December 2016, 09:36: Message edited by: Welease Woderwick ]
Posted by Hail Mary (# 18531) on
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Hello, I'm fresh off the boat. (Curtseys and tosses bonbons.) Apart from a few years of attending Quaker meeting, I'm a longtime Anglican, although I'm going to a Presbyterian church these days. Is that even allowed?
Pleased to meet you all and happy new year.
Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on
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Happy new year to you too Hail Mary and welcome to the ship. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on
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Welcome Hail Mary. I'm also a long time Anglican attending a Presbytarian church. I remember when I made the switch the Principal of the Catholic school where I volunteer was a bit dubious that I would be 'allowed' to do this.
I hope you enjoy the Ship.
Huia
Posted by Hail Mary (# 18531) on
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Thanks so much for the nifty replies and warm welcomes!
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome Hail Mary. Enjoy the voyage.
Lothlorien. AS host.
Posted by no prophet's flag is set so... (# 15560) on
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Good sig quote from Jack Layton, Hail Mary! Glad to see another Canuck.
Posted by Hail Mary (# 18531) on
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Lovely to meet a fellow knitter, Lothlorien. Are you on Ravelry, by any chance?
Thank you, no prophet's, and I hope winter is treating you gently. That message from Jack is like a north star for me.
[ 04. January 2016, 23:47: Message edited by: Hail Mary ]
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Yes i am but I don't use it as many do. I rarely enter finished objects and there are no pictures of my stash. I belong to a few groups but am really active on only one. I search for patterns there. What a time sink!
Haven't done much lately as fingers have been very sore from arthritis.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Hail Mary, from a Brit in Canada (used to be Presbyterian*, now Anglican).
* although we're technically still members of St. Magnus Cathedral in Orkney, as they wouldn't let us "lift our lines" when we moved away! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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...and welcome from yet another AS Hosts! Used to be Anglican but now a member of the Friends but I live five and a half thousand miles from my Meeting so don't get there very often - I usually attend a Latin Catholic church [as opposed to Syrian Catholic.]
Posted by Rocinante (# 18541) on
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Hi, not a true Noob but returning to this wonderful ramshackle old tub after some time away. Was a lurker and (very) occasional poster for several years. I'm a lifelong Anglican, in a leadership role in a large-ish high-ish church, increasingly unsure what I actually believe, finding people who are sure increasingly scarey.
![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on
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If you previously posted here, even if sparingly, I recommend that you check in with an Admin to sort things out so you won't inadvertently have two user accounts. That's rather frowned upon. (Sorry if I'm junior hosting, AS hosts. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
)
Anyway, welcome back and happy sailing!
Posted by Rocinante (# 18541) on
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My previous account was no longer usable as I forgot the password and the email address it was linked to no longer exists. I had some correspondence with an admin at the time, as I recall.
Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on
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Okay, then.
Again welcome.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome indeed!
Thanks for getting everything sorted with Admins.
It's always good to greet The Prodigal Returnee - as for the doubt as to what we believe, I share that and the worry about those who are so certain - they scare me too!
WW - AS Host
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome (back) aboard, Rocinante. You might want to refresh your memory with the FAQs and 10 Commandments links at the top of the page, and the Boards link will give you an idea of what each board is about.
Happy sailing!
Piglet, AS host
Sorry - cross-posted with WW.
[ 26. January 2016, 01:26: Message edited by: Piglet ]
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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The third AS host agrees with the two previous posts. Smooth voyage, Rocinante.
Lothlorien AS host.
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Great name.
Posted by Nightlamp (# 266) on
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Briefly unlurked....
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, Nightlamp - long may you unlurk!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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In total agreement with my learned friend on that one.
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Well, thunderation. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on
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Hi Nightlamp!!
It's great to see you!!
Posted by Nightlamp (# 266) on
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Thanks for the welcome everyone, I glad to great some unity..
I have missed the ship, I have great memories of housing a travelling meet at my old house, & receiving a glitter bomb from Erin. The greatest shock of all was when I discovered I had known Gambit IRL & had looked after him when he was younger.
It is good to be posting as opposed to reading. I found there is either total involvement in the ship or passive non-involvement. I might try & find a half way point.
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on
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Welcome back, good to see you again Nightlamp. I was recently re-reading the Barmcakes thread and your fight with Godric about Buxton still made me laugh, all these years later.
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Oh, I totally did a " when the hell did he post last?" Check on Nightlamp's last posts, and then killed a couple hours rereading great threads. Welcome back!
Posted by LeRoc (# 3216) on
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Nightlamp was mostly active on the Ship when I was still a lurker.
And just when I'd *almost* caught up in terms of post count …
Posted by Uncle Pete (# 10422) on
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Just out of interest Foxy has shown up again. Definitely not one of the in-crowd, but I, for one, was pleased to see her.
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Hello everyone! I've lurked for a long time and found different threads interesting, challenging, annoying and fun, so thought it only fair to join up
I've been trying to be, or run away from being, a Christian for too many years . My basic journey has been Unitarian to Methodist to Charismatic/Restoration to CofE and currently questioning why I'm bothering at all
That's why I love reading the Ship!
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Doone!
As you've been lurking for a while, you've probably got a fair idea of what the various boards are about; the "FAQ" and "10 Commandments" links at the top of the page should tell you anything you need to know.
Happy sailing!
Piglet, AS host
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Thank you Piglet, will do
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome aboard, Doone. Smooth sailing.
Lothlorien AS Host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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And Congratulations! you've got the Trifecta - Welcome from the third AS Host!
WW
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Wow, thank you very much ![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on
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I'm not new but had a long break from the ship. I actually met my husband on the ship 12 years ago. We now have a beautiful daughter (9) who has a disability fragile X syndrome. I really want to be more engaged with the ship. I hope it's ok to post who I am here for those who don't know me. I'm high Anglican but illness of late is meaning many church activities are missed.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Of course it is fine for you to post there, Bronwyn. I actually do remember you from years ago, knew your current location and have wondered how you were from time to time. I am in NSW.
Welcome back.
Lothlorien
AS Host.
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on
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Thanks. I remember you also. Not well though. Hard to remember everyone.
Posted by starbelly (# 25) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Bronwyn:
I'm not new but had a long break from the ship.
Maybe we need a 'Welcome Back' thread for those of us who just pop in every few years!
Neil
Posted by Bronwyn (# 52) on
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Yes we may star belly. In fact you inspired me. Btw my daughter loves the star belly snechers book. She's a little puzzled why anyone would be excluded because they looked different. Very kind girl. Won't forget my last ever evening in the UK.
Posted by mdijon (# 8520) on
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Hi. I'm back too. I really enjoyed posting and reading when I did, and have quite enjoyed just reading while I wasn't posting.
Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on
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As a part of the furniture, I'm still around. Welcome back to you all. And, I remember you all.
Posted by mdijon (# 8520) on
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Oh dear. I'd been hoping to have been forgotten.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Not at all, Mdijon - I love your backwards, upside-down signature!
Welcome back!
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on
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quote:
Originally posted by mdijon:
Oh dear. I'd been hoping to have been forgotten.
Not at all. I was just thinking of you only the other day. Welcome back!
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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quote:
Originally posted by mdijon:
Oh dear. I'd been hoping to have been forgotten.
Hardly! ( Welcome back!)
Posted by mdijon (# 8520) on
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Hey thanks. (It was actually certain specifics that I was hoping would be forgotten rather than me entirely. Best I don't probe further though.)
Posted by Willie Kent (# 18548) on
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Former lurker 1999-2003, Methodist then, Quaker attender now, glad to find the Ship still floating freely.
I'm about to post a question in another thread and thought it would be polite to re-introduce myself first.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Willie Kent!
If you've lurked, you'll have a fair idea of What Goes On; any questions you may have should be covered by the "FAQs" and "10 Commandments" links at the top of the page.
Hope you enjoy your voyage with us.
Piglet, AS host
Posted by BabyWombat (# 18552) on
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Greetings all! New member here after years of being a lurker. Awed at being with so many wise and wonderfully interesting, articulate people, but excited to learn my way around. And hoping I don't mess up too badly!
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on
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Welcome. New England would seem like a long way from home for a Baby Wombat. ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
I hope you enjoy your time aboard,
Huia
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Greetings Baby Wombat
Posted by Agnostic Believer (# 18566) on
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I've only just found this somewhat obscurely hidden 'Welcome to Newbies' thread.
I have given the elbow to denominations and fundie forums, and am hoping this ship will fill the gap.
I would worship collectively with Quakers if I could find a group who didn't interrupt the 'spirit and truth' periods of silence with 'opinion'.
This is the better place for 'opinion' IMO.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome to the Ship. I hope you enjoy the voyage. Check the Ten commandments, link above, and read the introduction to each of the boards to get a feel for the ethos of each board. Have a good time.
If you have trouble with inserting links or bold or similar, there is a thread in the Styx specifically to practise this. Most of us use it to check signatures and such things.
Have a good time.
Lothlorien AS Host
Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Agnostic Believer:
I would worship collectively with Quakers if I could find a group who didn't interrupt the 'spirit and truth' periods of silence with 'opinion'.
This is the better place for 'opinion' IMO.
I found the Ship a long time ago, and though have visited some other places I've never felt the need to look for somewhere else. And, though this may seem like a revolutionary concept to those people who seem glued to the screen of their phone, you can have 'silence' here anytime you want - just shut down your computer/phone, and come back later when you have listened to the spirit.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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[frivolous hat ON]
quote:
Originally posted by BabyWombat:
... Awed at being with so many wise and wonderfully interesting, articulate people ...
Goodness, where did you find them? ![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif)
[frivolous hat OFF]
Seriously though, welcome aboard to both you and Agnostic Believer - I wish you both a merry voyage with us.
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Agnostic Believer (# 18566) on
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Piglet,
Re your signature line, it's a 'Fruit' if it's served with custard and a 'Vegetable' if it's served with gravy.
Nevertheless thanks for the welcome (not shared by all it seems, since I find myself listed as "Currently ringing alarm bells"!)
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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If you look again, you will see several other newbies there. Part of the humour on board, expressed in different way. See injunction to wash your hands after posting, and there are other instances too. It by no means diminishes the welcome.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Agnostic Believer:
Piglet,
Re your signature line ...
There's a (rather silly) reason for that particular signature, AB - in a Chinese buffet the other day my Better Half took some fruit salad with some rather unusual-looking red grapes in it, which turned out to be tomatoes.
eta: My understanding of the "alarm bells" reference is people who have been registered for a while, but haven't posted, but I'm open to correction.
[ 09. March 2016, 03:09: Message edited by: Piglet ]
Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Piglet:
My understanding of the "alarm bells" reference is people who have been registered for a while, but haven't posted, but I'm open to correction.
It's just the five most recent registrations. The five Shipmates with the highest number of posts need to get a life.
And, before anyone thinks they're smart by mentioning it ... yes, I know I'm not far off that list myself.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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I shouldn't worry, AC - I've just done a couple of sums, and it works out to about 5½ posts a day.
That's not unreasonable at all.
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Wow, I finally beat Sir Kevin. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on
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Waving flag at newbies and returnees. Welcome. I am always surprised at those who feel overawed at beginning to post on these boards. I just assume my opinions and comments are worth exactly as much on here as they are to my own family!
![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Jump in.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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There have been quite a few new Shipmates recently. Welcome to you all, I hope you have a pleasant and interesting time here.
Look around, read the Ten Commandments, link at top of the page here. If you have questions, hosts for each board will be happy to help.
Lothlorien. AS Host
Posted by Tobias (# 18613) on
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After following the discussions for a while, I have recently joined the Ship - and already been very warmly welcomed, too!
Much like some of the other contributors up-thread, I feel a little daunted by the prospect of actually joining in the discussions - so perhaps it will be a while before I say very much.
Thank you to those who have been so welcoming. It is good to be aboard!
[ 10. July 2016, 04:02: Message edited by: Tobias ]
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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I've welcomed you elsewhere and now let me welcome you here, too - it's always good to welcome another Shipmate aboard. If you haven't already done so [you probably have as I know you've been lurking for a while] please read through the Ship's version of the 10 Commandments and the FAQs, both linked at the top of every page. Don't worry, you don't have to join in but it's more fun for all of us if you do.
And that's the point - having fun.
WW - AS Host
Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on
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Welcome to the ship Tobias. Enjoy yourself!
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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What Welease Woderwick said.
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Tobias (# 18613) on
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Thank you everyone!
Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on
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And again, welcome Tobias! (Some of us are slow).
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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And I thought your side of the planet was way ahead of us ... ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
Posted by catnip (# 18638) on
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After quite some time thinking about it, I finally decided to join. This looks like a mostly peaceful place with friendly looking people.
I'm a cradle 'Piskie that isn't overly involved in the religious side and might tend to claim that I am more spiritual than religious, but I love the church.
Other issues and activities interest me, too. I'm a gardener, mother/grandmother, involved in the landscaping business in sales (part time).
Taking the plunge . . .
Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on
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Welcome, catnip!
Pigwidgeon, another cradle Piskie
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Catnip!
If you haven't already done so, do take a look at the FAQ and 10 Commandment links at the top of the page, which should tell you everything you need to know about the Ship and the various boards.
Happy sailing!
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Piglet has beaten me to it. Welcome aboard, Catnip.
Lothlorien, AS Host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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...and here's yet another AS Host adding his voice to the chorus of welcome.
WW - AS Host.
Posted by SusanDoris (# 12618) on
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May I ask what is the definition of 'Piskie' in the context of this forum?!
(Suddenly remembered I hadn't looked at this thread for about a year! )
Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on
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quote:
Originally posted by SusanDoris:
May I ask what is the definition of 'Piskie' in the context of this forum?!
Episcopalian
Posted by SusanDoris (# 12618) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
Episcopalian
Thank you.
[ 14. August 2016, 10:11: Message edited by: SusanDoris ]
Posted by Odds Bodkin (# 18663) on
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Hello there everyone, just another potential irritant joining.
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Welcome
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Odds Bodkin - cool name!
If you can, spare a couple of minutes to look at the Ten Commandments and FAQ pages (links at the top of the page), which should tell you everything you need to know about the Ship and the various boards.
Wishing you a happy voyage with us.
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome from me, too - and where would we be without our irritants?
WW, another AS Host.
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Odds Bodkin:
Hello there everyone, just another potential irritant joining.
You do realise we have our standards and you would have to be extremely irritating to measure up to some we have had. In the interests of not being called to Hell I name no names
Welcome anyway and I hope you enjoy yourself as much as I do.
Huia
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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w_houle has returned to the Ship after an absence and posted his return in The Styx, the Hosts there forwarded it to us and I am now transferring it to this thread where it rightly belongs.
Here is what has been said so far:
quote:
Originally posted by w_houle:
It has been a very rough last few years, and it is great to be out in the world again
quote:
Originally posted by Nicolemr:
Welcome back!
quote:
Originally posted by w_houle:
Thank you, you might say I've been a "mystery worshipper" for many years, and have been grateful to the many outreach ministries that have come to see us
quote:
Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Welcome back, I pray you find yourself in a better place.
And, talking of better places ... this thread isn't Ship business, and is better placed in All Saints.
quote:
Originally posted by Golden Key:
Welcome back!
To which I added:
quote:
Welcome back from me too. I hope you find life more congenial in future.
We are having a fit of housekeeping at the moment so I am going to tidy things up a bit and transfer the contents of this thread to the Welcome Thread here in All Saints then close this one.
WW, AS Host.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, w.houle, from over here too.
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Goldfish Stew (# 5512) on
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Just quietly checking in as a returning lurker about 10 years since my last post.
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Welcome back!
Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on
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So nice to see you again, Goldfish Stew!
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, GS!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Yes indeed, welcome back!
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on
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Yaaay, Stew! ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Goldfish Stew:
Just quietly checking in as a returning lurker about 10 years since my last post.
Yay, another Kiwi raising the tone of the Ship. Welcome back.
Huia
Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on
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Hi Kiwi Goldfish Stew! I remember you.
Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on
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Welcome back Goldfish Stew. I remember you and your Big Girl's Panties!
Posted by Goldfish Stew (# 5512) on
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Thank you all
quote:
Originally posted by Boogie:
Welcome back Goldfish Stew. I remember you and your Big Girl's Panties!
I'm not even going to bother trying to explain that. I may even change my signature line
Posted by rolyn (# 16840) on
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Ahhh....Memories
Good to see you GS
Posted by Horatio Harumph (# 10855) on
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I am not new.
But this is the first time I have logged in for several years at least (I think!?) so just wanted to holler and say hello, and give people a little wave!
So,
hello!!
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Good to see you back. Have a good time.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello HH, and welcome back!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Yes indeed, welcome back HH.
Posted by MaryLouise (# 18697) on
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Many thanks for the hostly welcomes given after my somewhat depressing post in Prayers and the suggestions on reading: I've been through the 10 Commandments and FAQs and various other Styx threads. I'm based in Cape Town as a freelance editor and writer, know the UK fairly well, am Roman Catholic and look forward to getting to know others here.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome again and indeed MaryLouise; I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I have over the years.
Join in, have fun and if you have questions don't be afraid to ask.
WW - AS Host.
Posted by Doone (# 18470) on
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Welcome MaryLouise
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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I'll echo what WW said, ML - may you have a long and happy voyage with us.
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by MaryLouise (# 18697) on
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Many thanks WW, Doone and Piglet.
Posted by Avey (# 18701) on
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Hi to all. I'm new to the board though a long time lurker.
I don't have any formal religious affiliation or any faith of my own. I'm an open-minded agnostic but very interested in spirituality and faith as I deal with these issues very much in my work as a nurse in an Oncology hospital which deals with end of life care on a daily basis.
This seems like a very lively community with a wide range of beliefs and opinions and a very open-minded approach to spiritual matters. I hope that I can contribute to the community positively and also draw on the range of knowledge and faiths on here to actively help my understanding of spirituality and faith.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello, Avey, and welcome aboard!
If you take a minute or two to look at the "FAQs" and "10 Commandments" pages (links at the top of the page), you should find everything you need to know about how the boards operate, but if anything still puzzles you, don't be afraid to ask!
Wishing you a long and happy voyage with us.
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Avey (# 18701) on
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Thank you for your kind welcome
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Another hostly welcome from me too. Good to have you with us.
Lothlorien, AS Host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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...and you have the Trifecta!
Welcome from me, too.
WW - [the other] AS Host
Posted by Lionel Pugh-Critchley (# 18700) on
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I have recently joined. And I have just posted a question too
I am Anglican, and appreciate the traditions of the Anglican church and look askance at some of the managerialism and lack of depth in parts of the C of E today. Maybe that shows my age!
I look forward to being part of things here, but may not come aboard as often as I would wish.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome Lionel P-C! It's good to have you aboard.
If you have not already done so please have a read through the Ship's version of the Ten Commandments and also the FAQs, both listed at the top of every page.
Play safe and have fun.
Welease Woderwick - All Saints Host.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome Lionel and an apology from another host for this board. I usually carefully check new member notices but had not seen yours till I read WW's post immediately above. Have a happy voyage and ask if anything puzzles you as well as asking questions you need "ecclesiastical" answers for. Lots of knowledgable sailors here.
Lothlorien AS Host
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, L P-C!
Piglet, the other AS host
Posted by Arlie (# 18710) on
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Hi)))
Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on
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Hi hi hi hi hi! Welcome!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Hi Arlie and welcome aboard.
As I've said to others, please give a read through of the Ship's Ten Commandments and the FAQs - both linked at the top of every page.
Most importantly enjoy the voyage!
WW - All Saints Host
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello Arlie, and welcome!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome aboard !
Lothlorien. AS Host
Posted by Notapassingphase (# 18422) on
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Hello, not technically a newbie but very rarely aboard! Could someone point me to the right thread please to ask questions about discernment and lay ministry... thank you!
Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Notapassingphase:
Hello, not technically a newbie but very rarely aboard! Could someone point me to the right thread please to ask questions about discernment and lay ministry... thank you!
The "Whom shall we send?" thread had dropped to page 4, so I've bumped it back to page 1 -- hoping this is what you want.
Posted by Notapassingphase (# 18422) on
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Brill thanks
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello Notapassingphase, and welcome back!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome back!
Posted by GreyFace (# 4682) on
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Back again after another few years away. Hi all!
Jenny
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome back.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Hi Grey Face, good to see you again.
Posted by mr cheesy (# 3330) on
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quote:
Originally posted by GreyFace:
Back again after another few years away. Hi all!
Jenny
Hello, good to see you. Is your "ex-Anglican" status good or bad? Sorry if it is bad, hurrah if it is good for you.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, Grey Face!
Posted by BetteTheRed (# 11943) on
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Hello, there, I'm back again, too. Not an Anglican. United Church of Canada, Lutheran background, but my parents were RCC and C of E, when mixing them was considered a poor idea.
I hesitate to admit that I'm back sort of by default. Beliefnet is no more, and my own UCC site was closed, and I'm finding places to talk amicably about religion hard to find these days, except for my Tuesday Night group, and one cannot live on Tuesday nights alone.
Hope I will develop into an active poster this time.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome back. Take part and settle in.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Yes indeed, welcome back.
Posted by Huia (# 3473) on
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quote:
Originally posted by BetteTheRed:
I hesitate to admit that I'm back sort of by default.
That's OK, We're not proud. Welcome back.
Huia
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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I can't imagine there are many sites more amicable than this one.
Welcome back!
Posted by A Soprano Learning to Listen (# 18772) on
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Hello all! I'm so happy I've found this site and look forward to learning lots from you all and helping out if I can ☺
Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on
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Originally posted by A Soprano Learning to Listen:
Hello all! I'm so happy I've found this site and look forward to learning lots from you all and helping out if I can ☺
Hi Soprano, welcome to the ship!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Hi Soprano Learning to Listen and welcome aboard our little cruise ship sailing the waters of Faith.
As I've said to others, please give a read through of the Ship's Ten Commandments and the FAQs - both linked at the top of every page.
Most importantly enjoy the voyage - and we hope to be learning from you, too!!
WW - All Saints Host
Posted by A Soprano Learning to Listen (# 18772) on
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Thanks for the welcome! Though I've a lot to learn before anyone is learning from me!!
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello Soprano, and welcome aboard!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Seedsower (# 18754) on
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Hello there,
Pete here, been a Christian 32yrs and ordained 25yrs (that's not boasting is it?) Posted a few but then came across this board so here I am
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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A hearty welcome to you too, Seedsower and to all the other new sailors. Acclimatise and read about the boards in blurb at the top of the page. A good thing too to read our Ten Commandments. There is a link at the top of the page to them.
Lothlorien, All Saints Host.
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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...and a hearty welcome from me, too.
WW, another AS Host.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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... and from the third of the AS team (who was playing hookey yesterday ).
Welcome aboard!
Piglet, the other AS host
Posted by louis crandall (# 18781) on
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louis crandall fresh aboard. huge film fan (especially studio ghibli),fan of world cinema - you will probably find me on the film thread.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Hello, louis crandall, and welcome aboard!
If you take a look at the FAQ and 10 Commandment pages (links at the top of the page) they should tell you everything you need to know about the Ship and its workings.
Happy sailing!
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Hi and welcome from me, too.
Posted by Aijalon (# 18777) on
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having read the bits about what SoF is about, it seems perfect for me to jump in and grab a paddle. Much unhappy with church these days! I was a sheltered little lad, but have been sort of going on a mental nature hike as far as the Bible and Christianity. I just don't want to screw up my kids in the same way my parents screwed me and my siblings. I'll invent new ways!
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome Aijalon. Happy sailing here.
Lothlorien AS Host
Edited for dodgy capslock key.
[ 24. May 2017, 23:12: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome from over here too, Aijalon!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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And welcome from the third of the Tremendous [or Terrible, depending on your point of view] Trio.
WW - The Third AS Host.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
And welcome from the third of the Tremendous [or Terrible, depending on your point of view] Trio.
![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif)
Posted by Ohher (# 18607) on
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Hi.
I'm a long-time lurker and long-ago regular Shipmate, then sailing under the flag Foolhearty.
Much water under the bridge since then; I remember many names I see here, though you-all may not remember me. It's nice to be back.
J.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, Ohher!
As you've been here before (as it were), there's probably no need to direct you to the 10 Commandments and FAQ pages, but they're there if you need them.
Piglet, AS host
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome back Ohher, if your other account is still extant please drop a note to an admin to have it killed off as we have a thing here about people having two [or more] active accounts.
Thanks. WW - AS Host
Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on
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I remember Foolhearty! Welcome back, Ohher!
[ 01. June 2017, 13:32: Message edited by: jedijudy ]
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Originally posted by jedijudy:
I remember Foolhearty! Welcome back, Ohher!
I also remember Foolhearty, but welcome back Ohher.
I would second WW's advice to contact Admins if this is a new account. The old needs closing. Of course, if it is just a namechange, no problems.
Posted by Ohher (# 18607) on
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Thanks, I have been in touch with Admins, and got assigned this new name (Oh, her!), which I kind of like and may stick with -- until / unless there's a Name Change Amnesty (if the Ship still has those). Nice to know (I think) some folks still remember Foolhearty.
Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on
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I remember too...
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on
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Another one welcoming Foolhearty back as Ohher
Posted by romanesque (# 18785) on
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How do. I'm a long time reader of the excellent Mystery Worshipper articles, but hadn't realised there was a forum. So here I am, faithed up and raring to compromise.
Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on
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LOL Welcome!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Welcome aboard romanesque.
As we say to everyone who joins please acquaint yourself with the Ship's version of the 10 Commandments and the FAQs, both linked at the top of every page. But the major think is that you have fun and enjoy your cruise on the Ocean of Faith.
Welease Woderwick - All Saints Hosts Team.
[ 06. June 2017, 08:00: Message edited by: Welease Woderwick ]
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Romanesque!
Piglet, another bit of the AS hosting trio
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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A warm welcome from a damp, chilly Sydney.
Lothlorien, following Piglet and WW around the boards.
AS Host
Posted by aizen (# 18794) on
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Newbie here. Just trying to find my way around. Hi to all the people here.
Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on
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Welcome, Aizen!
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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Hi aizen and welcome aboard, please don't forget to salute the quarterdeck on embarkation or disembarkation.
Also please read, mark, learn and inwardly digest the 10 Commandments [Ship version] and the FAQs [linked at the top of every page] as they are full of things that are really useful to know and you have already agreed to abide by them.
And, whatever you do, remember to have fun.
WW - AS Host.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, aizen and happy sailing!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome back Piglet.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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I'm properly back now ...
Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on
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Another returned prodigal. I've had a lot of Life Stuff happen in the past couple of years. But happy to be back.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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I for one am happy to see you back. I used to enjoy reading of your garden.
[ 23. August 2017, 22:51: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on
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Alas, no garden this year -- long, sad story that's too complicated to get into here -- next year maybe, on a small scale.
Posted by Uncle Pete (# 10422) on
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for Lutheran Chick!!!
Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on
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It's so good to see you, LutheranChik!
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on
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So glad to see you again, LutheranChik!
(Since your PM box is full, I assume lots of people agree! )
Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on
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My PM box has,been full forever...I can't seem to access or empty it. I gave up at one point...will try again.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back, Lutheran Chik!
Posted by WatchingGodWork (# 18866) on
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I'm back! I was an active shipmate about 8 or 9 years ago under the name mysticlisa - but that name was attached to an email that no longer exists, and since I married, moved to a new town, and changed work, I'm pretty much a new person. Looking around I'm happy to recognize so many veteran members of the crew!
I am currently reading NT Wright's book Surprised by Hope and noticed an article he wrote for Ship of Fools... excellent article, and a reminder of how much fun and fellowship was to be found here.
I am particularly interested in conversations around the topic of pain. I am writing a book offering the perspective of someone living with the most painful condition known in modern medicine, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I was diagnosed 3 years ago -- and God has used the pain and losses in my life to teach and transform me. There are so many kinds of pain, and I believe God transforms and redeems it all.
I'm a spiritual director, a contemplative Christian, and find myself constantly looking for the balance point (if there is one) between my legalistic upbringing and the freedom we have in Christ. I look forward to learning and laughing with you all.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome back. I am sorry to hear of your pain. I have seen one son suffer considerably in excruciating pain for months and months.
You say you joined originally under another name. If you joined again, under a different name, could you please contact the admins to sort out the two memberships?Thanks, I look forward to seeing you participate again.
Lothlorien, AS Host.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome back indeed!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by magicroundabout (# 18869) on
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Hi. I have a very practical reason for being here, and that will become clear soon, I think.
But I've also been a fan of the Ship for years. So it's great to finally be a member here.
I very much don't define my faith by my denomination but maybe it helps. My journey is Anglican -> Baptist -> Baptistish incarnational/missional thing -> Had Kids And Life Happened -> ![[Ultra confused]](graemlins/confused2.gif)
![[Confused]](confused.gif)
-> Putting things back together again
Ah, that'll do for now.
Good to be on board!
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Magicroundabout*.
Please take a few minutes to look at the 10 Commandments and FAQ pages (links at the top of every page); they'll tell you what's what and who's who. If you have any other questions, the Styx is the place to ask them (or ask a friendly passing host!).
Happy sailing!
Piglet, All Saints host
* I've got the tune running through my head now ...
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome from me too, Magicroundabout.
Lothlorien
AS Host
Posted by John3000 (# 18786) on
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Hello from me, attending C of E services regularly until I was about 14, and then not at all until some 23 years later.
Many thanks for the welcomes I've had from several people already in the midst of other threads.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, John3000!
If you take a minute or two to check out the 10 Commandments and FAQ boards (links at the top of the page), they'll tell you what's what and who's who.
Happy sailing!
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome John3000.
Lothlorien. AS Host
Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on
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It's been a while, but I thought I'd drop in to say hello to anyone who remembers me and to take a look around.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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I certainly remember you, Raptor Eye. A new year and a new start. welcome back.
Lothlorien. AS Host
[ 30. December 2017, 19:35: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Absolutely - welcome back, Raptor Eye!
Piglet, another AS host
Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on
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Thank you Lothlorien and Piglet.
It's good to be back and to see familiar names.
Posted by Oinkster (# 18887) on
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I've been here all along, but only recently became OK to post. Somehow I couldn't log in, and my being 'registered' wasn't effective. All in the past now. Looking forward to the Nouveau Bateau.*
[Pearl B4 Swine] Now a happy Oinkster.
*New Boat
Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on
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Welcome (back) Oinkster!
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Oinkster:
I've been here all along, but only recently became OK to post. Somehow I couldn't log in, and my being 'registered' wasn't effective. All in the past now. Looking forward to the Nouveau Bateau.*
[Pearl B4 Swine] Now a happy Oinkster.
*New Boat
Good to see you back.
Posted by Senex (# 18906) on
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Hello.
I found the Ship sometime ago, and followed some discussions. Then last week I decided to sign up.
So here I am.
Posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe (# 5521) on
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Welcome, Senex. Enjoy the voyage.
Posted by Curiosity killed ... (# 11770) on
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Welcome back Raptor Eye and Oinkster / Pearl B4 Swine
Welcome Senex
Posted by Puzzler (# 18908) on
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Greetings!
After lurking for a while I am boarding the ship.
Not giving too much away; suffice it to say I am actively involved in an Anglican Church which is going through a period of rapid change. Feeling tossed about, with many a conflict, many a doubt.
Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on
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Welcome aboard, Senex and Puzzler, and welcome back, Oinkster.
Senex and Puzzler, you might like to take a look at the 10 Commandments and FAQ pages (links at the top of each page), which will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about the boards and how they work.
Welcome again, and happy sailing!
Piglet, All Saints host
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome from another host .
Lothlorien, AS host
Posted by DiscoUkulele (# 18917) on
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Hi, everyone! I've been lurking for a bit and finally decided to join.
I'm in the process of joining an Episcopal church. I was raised Southern Baptist, and spent quite some time away from the faith, but I've been feeling myself pulled back. I think this community is exactly what I need as I'm figuring things out.
Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on
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Welcome aboard and welcome to the new Ship tomorrow too.
Posted by Eutychus (# 3081) on
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Welcome MotherFatherInBetween - surely the last member to join here??
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