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"They are not a Christian congregation". That's a very sectarian statement. Wikipedia: "Unitarianism is a Nontrinitarian branch of Christianity".
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15The Wikipedia author errs. The distinguishing mark of Christianity is its Trinitarian doctrine. That doctrine is expressed as the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. Unitarians don't believe those. Therefore, Unitarians are a religion other than Christianity. The author of this article is correct. Not Trinitarian = not Christian.
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3Was there ever a basis here for engaging debate and dialogue? Has anyone expressed excitement over issues in religion and culture? Or is the truth more about a difference between cultural corridors and corridors of power? What a moribund failure of vision and initiative!
The United Property Resources Corporation was founded by the United Church „to bring professional real estate expertise to communities of faith, providing them with all the information needed to make faithful decisions about their real estate.” UPRC was founded in 2019 and launched September 2020. The need to liquidate St. Peter’s was announced prior to the launch. How was this stated option explored?
“A Unitarian congregation approached us indicating that they might be interested in purchasing our property. They are not a Christian congregation…”. It may be true that Unitarianism in the English-speaking world largely evolved into a pluralistic liberal religious movement, while retaining its distinctiveness (like Lutheranism) in continental Europe and elsewhere. Why is there a problem with religious pluralism, and an unwillingness to share space? Can anyone get past this paternalism?
“Council requested that [developers] consider development options which would preserve the sanctuary, at least in part. Unfortunately the cost of such a project was deemed too high to be cost-effective.” Why is the word “heritage” never mentioned? St. Peter’s evokes “heritage” for developers and architects and planners alike in Toronto. Why were preservation architects not consulted? They develop heritage planning approaches that renew and improve the built environment, with connections to supporting institutions and resources. The suppression of this option reflects an ethical collision.
The United Property Resources Corporation was founded by the United Church „to bring professional real estate expertise to communities of faith, providing them with all the information needed to make faithful decisions about their real estate.” UPRC was founded in 2019 and launched September 2020. The need to liquidate St. Peter’s was announced prior to the launch. How was this stated option explored?
“A Unitarian congregation approached us indicating that they might be interested in purchasing our property. They are not a Christian congregation…”. It may be true that Unitarianism in the English-speaking world largely evolved into a pluralistic liberal religious movement, while retaining its distinctiveness (like Lutheranism) in continental Europe and elsewhere. Why is there a problem with religious pluralism, and an unwillingness to share space? Can anyone get past this paternalism?
“Council requested that [developers] consider development options which would preserve the sanctuary, at least in part. Unfortunately the cost of such a project was deemed too high to be cost-effective.” Why is the word “heritage” never mentioned? St. Peter’s evokes “heritage” for developers and architects and planners alike in Toronto. Why were preservation architects not consulted? They develop heritage planning approaches that renew and improve the built environment, with connections to supporting institutions and resources. The suppression of this option reflects an ethical collision.
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8It seems logical that if the Congregational Council TRULY wanted to SAVE THE CHURCH they would work together with the Friends. What are they afraid of....that the Friends of St. Peter's will succeed.
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22has the stench of soviet communist control all over it, lying and manipulating everything and anything for their end goal of selling the church.
The council's continual message of 'imminent bankruptcy' has been their lie from the beginning.
Who is going to benefit from the sale?
Not the congregants of St. Peter's.
Why does this council not want to support its own congregation?
The council's continual message of 'imminent bankruptcy' has been their lie from the beginning.
Who is going to benefit from the sale?
Not the congregants of St. Peter's.
Why does this council not want to support its own congregation?
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