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Here’s my latest Credo article that appeared in yesterday’s Newark Advertiser Mark In my last Credo column I referred to a Bible story found in Acts chapter 8. I want to return to it as I think there’s something else it can teach us. A reminder of the story: A high-ranking Ethiopian is travelling home from Jerusalem. He’s the court treasurer and he’s also a … Continue reading Credo – April 2023
Here’s my service from yesterday Mark Call to worship Here in this place, there are no foreigners,for all are welcome in God’s house.Here in this worship, there is only acceptance,for love is the language of faith.Here in our lives, there are no divisions,for God dwells in each of us.Come, let us worship in unity and love. The Lord’s Prayer Our first hymn is There’s a … Continue reading Service 26 March 2023
We are delighted that Dave Tomlinson, Christian writer and Church of England priest is coming from London to give a public talk in the church on Friday 31 March 2023 – 6.30 pm. The flyer below gives more information about his visit: We’re hoping for a good attendance. Having read several of Dave’s books I’m sure what he will have to say will be fascinating … Continue reading Dave Tomlinson at LRCC
Here is my service for tomorrow. You can join in with the worship either by coming to the church or by following this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 Please be there by 10.50 so we can be ready to join in wotht the Minute’s silence at 11.00 Mark Call to Worship In a world filled with violence and war, we gather together to celebrate the promise of peace. … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday – 13 November 2022
Here’s my reflection for Sunday 30 October. Wherever you are in the world you can join in with the worship using this link to Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 Worship starts at 11.00 GMT. Mark Call to worship We are God’s work of art— each one of us a precious gem, a marvellous melody, a potter’s delight. We are God’s handiwork– woven together in love, shaped with … Continue reading Reflection – 30 October 2022
Here’s my latest Credo article that appeared in today’s Newark Advertiser Mark There’s an interesting story in the New Testament. You’ll find it in the Acts of the Apostles, which tells about the period of time just after Jesus was on Earth. A high-ranking Ethiopian is travelling home from Jerusalem. He’s the court treasurer and he’s also a eunuch. He’s been to Jerusalem to worship … Continue reading Credo – October 2022
Here’s my service from yesterday Call to worship – based on James chapter 2 Come to hear the Word. Come to do the Word. Come to experience Comfort. Come to experience Challenge. Come to find Cost. Come to find Joy. Come to find Humanity. Come to find Community. Come to find Church. Come to find God. The Lord’s Prayer Our first hymn this morning is … Continue reading Reflection – 28 August 2022
Here’s my latest Credo article – published in the Newark Advertiser today. What do you think of it? Mark I think that I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have degrees in Theology and in Science. Because of this I’m fascinated by the interaction between these two ways of coming to terms with the universe we live in. It goes without saying that I … Continue reading Credo – August 2022
Hello all I’ve mentioned previously how good this podcast is but I thought I’d bring your attention to it again as today’s episode featured a feedback email from yours truly. A few weeks ago they did 2 episodes on problems of church leadership and I felt moved to write to offer some of my thoughts. Today they got round to using it (near the beginning … Continue reading Mid Faith Crisis Podcast – Episode 210
Here’s my reflection for Sunday 07 August – the service will include my granddaughter Maisie’s baptism. Wherever you are in the world you can join in with the worship using this link to Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 – worship starts at 11.00 British Summer Time (GMT+1). Mark Maisie’s Baptism Introduction Good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to see each one of you in our church this … Continue reading Baptism Service – 07 August 2022
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