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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
A new facility for all users of our hall (and members of our church.) We are developing a library of books about religion and Christianity for anyone who might be interested in finding out more. They are free for anyone to borrow – all that we ask is that you put the title of the book you have borrowed, your name and contact number on … Continue reading Church Library
Our latest Film Club session saw us talking about ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’. It has to be said at the outset that if you are offended by bad language then this might not be the film for you. But if you are prepared to put up with that (and I think the film is much more realistic for the swearing being in there) then … Continue reading Film Club
Here’s my New Year Credo article as seen in the Newark Advertiser Mark “Marley was dead, to begin with.” Sometimes an author comes up with a first line that is so memorable that almost everyone knows it and can tell you the title of the book just from those few words. Read or hear the 6 words above and you know it’s “A Christmas Carol” … Continue reading Credo – January 2019
I think that Desert Island Discs is the best programme on the radio – never miss it. I’ve just caught up with this week’s edition featuring leading cosmologist Professor Carlos Frenk. Cosmologists are scientists who specialise in looking at the origin and evolution of the universe. So there’s a lot of discussion in this edition about the Big Bang, Dark Matter and Dark Energy. (Don’t … Continue reading Desert Island Discs
I wasn’t sure whether I was going to watch the Royal Wedding. But I’m really glad I did. Of course the setting looked glorious in the spring sunshine, the pomp and ceremony were as good as it gets, the music was splendid and the bride looked beautiful (as all brides do – but what a lovely smile). The thing that made it for me though … Continue reading Royal Wedding Sermon
