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
At our monthly Café Church last weekend we looked at what we could learn about our faith from the book and film ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ What a strange thing to find in the middle of a Forest – a lamppost. It just doesn’t happen does it? The middle of a forest is very dark indeed isn’t it? And in the middle … Continue reading Café Church
I’ve recently come across this poem by Brian Bilston that I wanted to share. Refugees They have no need of our help So do not tell me These haggard faces could belong to you or me Should life have dealt a different hand We need to see them for who they really are Chancers and scroungers Layabouts and loungers With bombs up their sleeves Cut-throats … Continue reading A Poem
Here’s my latest article for the ‘Credo Column in the Newark Advertiser. Last August I wrote in ‘Credo’ about a new initiative that I wanted to try out in Newark – Pub Theology. At the time, whilst I knew that I wanted to give it a go and I thought that it had a chance of working, there were no guarantees that it would be … Continue reading Credo
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
A friend posted this on Facebook. Follow the link and have a look at the video. Looking at the moon through a telescope. Knowing the science behind creation doesn’t stop us from feeling awe and the presence of God. Mark Continue reading The Wonders of Creation
Here’s the text of the latest in my series of articles for the ‘Credo’ slot in the Newark Advertiser. I am studying for a B.A. degree in Practical Theology at York St John University. 18 months to go and (if I work hard and get the grades) I’ll be graduating. One of the topics we looked at recently was the issue of slavery. It was … Continue reading Credo
On Thursday 28 September at 7.30 pm I am launching something new in Newark. I am starting a Pub Theology group – with our first meeting being at The Prince Rupert pub in town. What’s Pub Theology? It’s all about meeting up somewhere comfortable, and talking about some of the Big Questions that as humans we ought to be interested in and have a point … Continue reading Pub Theology
