Coronavirus (Covid-19) is affecting all our lives. Things are changing fast, and many of us are worrying about what it all means for ourselves and for our loved ones. Those amongst us that are living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too If you thought a summer lock down was bad for people…
A prayer for God to break through in the life of our churches
I have recently been reading “Rewilding the Church” by Steve Aisthorpe, a mission worker in the Scottish Highlands. Taking his cue from recent rewilding initiatives in agriculture & forestry Steve argues that something similar should be happening in the Church. “Rewilding” allows natural forces to “take the driving seat”. “Step back & allow nature to…
Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse October 2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The people who know me well, my family and friends, would most likely say that I am a naturally optimistic person who tends to see the good in all situations and in the people, I meet. Whilst this may…
Strands of thought based on hymn 393 in Singing the Faith – She Sits Like a Bird – insights into the person of the Holy Spirit No.1 “She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters… “ At the start of the Bible the Spirit of God, moves on the face of the waters, active in…
Like many people I had a period in my life where things were not going well and for a few years I went through a time of suffering from insomnia. This meant that I was awake every morning from about 3 / 4 am and could not get back to sleep. I got to the…
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 11th October 2020 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 25 v1-9. A prayer of thanks to God. Philippians 4 v1-9. Paul encourages the Lord’s followers. Matthew 22 v1-14. The great banquet Actions have consequences. Matthew’s telling of the great banquet story contains some verses that are difficult to reconcile with…
A theory of everything (that matters) : a short guide to Einstein, relativity and the future of faithby Alister McGrath Hodder & Stoughton, 2019 179 pages £11.99 ISBN 978 1 529 377 958also available as an ebook This book has been written to celebrate the centenary of the event that proved Einstein’s theories ofrelativity, to…
Secrecy, lawsuits, and technological advances are part of a news item some have called “the greatest achievement of the past 1,000 years.” This isn’t a recent story of spy satellites or computer programmes. It’s the story behind Johannes Guttenberg’s first ever printing press—in 1455. Guttenberg had tried to keep his invention top secret until it…
As a young child I was taught the important concept that “manners maketh the man” and consequently my parents taught me important words when I was little like, please and thank you, sorry, excuse me and I beg your pardon. I was taught to respect my elders, to hold doors open for people, to not…