Unique LJ Interests Meme

[rj_anderson]

I've mentioned some of these before, but...

Cock Robin - brilliant, obscure 80's pop duo. Peter Kingsbery has a gorgeous voice. Anna LaCazio had a great whine.

Wild Swans (the band) - another obscure 80's band. Lilting, gorgeous melodies. The title of my Alias fic Whirlpool Heart was taken from a song by the Swans. Originally this didn't seem to be a unique interest, but then I realized that the other people listing "Wild Swans" were referring to the book by pegkerr, so I added the qualifier and now it's unique. Still, somebody else must like these guys, I'm sure -- heidi8?

New Testament churches - that is, local congregations that attempt to organize and govern themselves in the same way the first-century Christians did. They're much rarer than you might think, even in otherwise conservative circles -- how many evangelical churches do you know that have a group of teaching elders instead of a single pastor, for instance, or where those in full-time ministry are supported by freewill gifts (without appeals or fundraising) instead of being salaried? What about each congregation being autonomous and responsible to Christ alone, instead of being part of a denomination or otherwise controlled from the outside? Those are just a few examples of NT principles that have been pushed aside or forgotten in many instances -- but I think they're important ones, so this is an interest of mine.

Saffron cake (recipe here) - I can't be the only person on LiveJournal who likes the stuff, surely? I'm sure I'm not the only LJ user of Cornish descent...

Comments

[roobarb.livejournal.com]

The church you describe seems normal to me. I'm not at the moment attending anywhere because I cant find one within travelling distance that's like this. I know it is not doing me any good not going anywhere though :-(

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Where are you? I might be able to find you something...

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[roobarb.livejournal.com]

Uk :-)

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Whereabouts in the UK? E-mail me if you prefer: rja [at] pobox [dot] com.

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[roobarb.livejournal.com]

I know what's avaliable, the problem is public transport, there isn't any at the right time and what is within walking distance is very traditional

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. If you had a name and number to contact, though, you might be able to phone and ask if there were anyone in your area who might give you a ride...? That's what I did when I went down to New Jersey to go to school for a year and had no transportation of my own. I wrote a letter to the elders at the nearby assembly telling them I was interested in coming to the chapel but had no way to get there, and the sweetest elderly couple came by every Sunday and picked me up. Half the time they took me home for lunch, too. It was swell. :)

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[roobarb.livejournal.com]

that sounds really nice, problem is there are 4 of us most weeks, adds to the complication

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[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes. I can see the difficulty. Especially considering the size of a lot of cars in the UK...!