Moving the furniture: trivial pursuit or Gospel Imperative?
THE PARISH church as building is more than symbol, sign or icon, it is the flesh of a living, breathing and interactive community of faith. In the same way that the human body, by virtue of its appearance, posture and energy levels reveals the inner state of the individual, so the appearance, layout and level of care of the church building speaks volumes about the health and vigour of the community that inhabits it.
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Richard Giles
author of Repitching the Tent, was formerly canon theologian of Wakefield Cathedral and Dean of Philadelphia.