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
Here’s the text of my latest article for the Newark Advertiser published on 08 September 2017. Mark Taylor This column’s title – ‘Credo’ – means ‘I believe’. Everyone has beliefs. These can be opinions, or confidence in something that can’t be proved. Many religious people have a set of beliefs, and sometimes these are gathered together in statements that are called creeds. Of course there … Continue reading Credo
On Wednesday 28 June Newark Mencap held a coffee afternoon in our church hall. Mencap have hired out our Church Hall from Monday to Thursday for the last couple of years to run their ‘Avenue Programme’ for people with learning disabilities. The hall was full to overflowing with the regular attendees, volunteers, family members and friends. 5 members of the church also attend to offer our … Continue reading Mencap
Today we were delighted to have as our preacher Rev. Paul Davis, who is the current President of the Congregational Federation. Paul spoke about his life in medicine before he trained to be a minister, and gave us some interesting personal insights. He preached about Nicodemus, and how in John’s gospel he appears three times, each time growing in faith until at the end he … Continue reading Presidential Visit
The church now has a Facebook page. Go to https://www.facebook.com/NewarkCongregational/ or just follow the link from the sidebar on any page of the website. We hope you find it interesting and useful. Mark and Julie Continue reading Facebook
