I largely agree with this. People believe as much as ever, and they are spiritually hungry. But they are extraordinarily dis-satisfied with the trappings of modern religion. They want community but can't find themselves the communities that exist. Certainly in my ministry Sundays are important, but they are by no means the most important times (that being Wednesday and Wednesday Night). New forms are emerging and the Church must adapt to them. And creating worship services that embrace the culture is not going to do it. I've thought for a long time that the Episcopal Church is uniquely capable of being a force in what is happening because of the prayer book. It has the tradition people want with the mobility that they need.
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