From Virginia-The Virginia Theological Seminary shook up the usual routine over the weekend, hosting a Christian rock festival in hopes of giving adherents and attendees a different view of the Episcopal Church.
Though the seminary is better known for hosting lectures and convocations, the Rev. Ian Markham, the dean and president of the seminary, said event organizers believe the rock concert will remind attendees that Christianity can be attractive and interesting.
“We’re trying to promote the vitality and relevance of faith,” Markham said.
While the Episcopal Church is typically cast as being very formal, he said, his wish is that people will see a different side.
“The hope is an event of this nature will make people think, ‘OK, the Episcopal Church is that way, and tradition can be good and sublime,’” Markham said. “But the Episcopal Church is also something where you can listen to rock music and you can do something very alternative.”
The free event was open to people of all faiths and ages, but Markham looked to strengthen the relationship between the church and young people.
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http://alextimes.com/2013/04/virginia-theological-seminary-gets-groovy/
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