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This morning we were delighted to welcome into membership Victoria Bunn and Martin Frost, pictured below with our minister Rev. Ken Hague. Victoria baked us some lovely cakes, and Martin tidied up his beard specially! We look forward to their both taking a full and active part in our Fellowship. Mark Taylor Continue reading New Members at London Road
Here’s my latest Credo article – due to appear in the Newark Advertiser this week. Merry Christmas to all my followers. Mark I’m sure many of you will have seen the classic Christmas film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ (If you haven’t you should; it’s bound to be on some channel or other this year.) The film tells the story of a selfless man, George Bailey, … Continue reading Christmas Credo
Today is the first day of Advent. The Congregational Federation are publishing a day-by-day Advent reflection leading up to Christmas. If you’d like to receive an email with each day’s reflection you can follow the link below and submit your details (name and email address). It’s free Life Light Advent Reflections Mark Taylor Continue reading Advent
Here are a few thoughts on the parable of the Good Samaritan that I preached on recently. What do you think? Mark Taylor Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan to answer a question from a man – a teacher of the law – who asked him ‘Who is my neighbour?’ We’ve heard the parable so many times – is there anything new to … Continue reading The Good Samaritan
Good afternoon Here’s the text of my latest Credo article for the Newark Advertiser. I hope you find it of interest. Mark Last week I attended a graduation ceremony where I was awarded my B.A. in Practical Theology. My studies lasted 8 years in total (including a break of two years.) I’ve learned so much, my faith has deepened immeasurably, and I really enjoyed the … Continue reading Credo – November 2019
I’ve been reading a book by Nick Page called ‘The Badly Behaved Bible’. I think it’s brilliant. It explains a lot of things about the Bible, what it is, what it isn’t and how we ought to read it. I am starting a series of ‘Bible Book Club’ sessions based on this book. The first one will be on Weds 23 October between 19.00 and … Continue reading The Badly Behaved Bible
Here is my latest ‘Credo’ article for the Newark Advertiser, published today. Mark In April 1961 cosmonaut Uri Gagarin became the first man to go into space. He reached a height of around 300 km, did one orbit of the earth and then descended to Earth. Just one month later President John F. Kennedy gave a speech to the U.S. congress when he spelled out … Continue reading Credo – August 2019
Here’s a really good article in the Newark Advertiser about our Pub Theology sessions. Why not come along and see what it’s like? Next session Thursday 27 June and then the last Thursday in each month. A beer and the big questions please landlord — theology over a pint By Dan Churcher – d.churcher@newarkadvertiser.co.uk Published: 13:19, 24 May 2019 | Updated: 13:23, 24 May 2019 Pub … Continue reading Pub Theology
Here is my latest article for the ‘Credo’ column in the Newark Advertiser. It appeared in today’s edition. I have just submitted my last pieces of coursework for my Theology degree. If I’ve been successful I will graduate with a BA in October. It has taken me 6 years of part time study spread over 8 years in total to get to this stage. I’m … Continue reading Credo – May 2019
Here’s my latest Credo article – due to appear in the Newark Advertiser this week. I am writing this on the weekend before we are due to find out what is going to happen with Brexit. There is to be a second vote on Theresa May’s ‘deal’ on 12 March, and then, depending on the outcome of that, there may be further votes on other … Continue reading Credo – March 2019
