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Continue reading →: Desert Island DiscsI 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…
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Continue reading →: Royal Wedding SermonI 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…
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Continue reading →: The Wonders of Creation
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
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Continue reading →: Credo
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.…
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Continue reading →: A Vicar’s LifeHi there In case you haven’t seen it I’d like to bring to your attention a TV programme – ‘A Vicar’s Life’ on BBC 2. A Vicar’s Life The programme follows the working lives of 4 Church of England priests in Herefordshire. Just for once television presents a very positive perspective…
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Continue reading →: Credo – December 2017Here’s the text of my latest article – from this week’s Newark Advertiser. Mark I’ve been reading a book. It’s called ‘The Great Spiritual Migration’ by Brian D. McLaren and it’s about ‘seeking a better way to be a Christian’. If you’re prepared to be a little bit open-minded about…
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Continue reading →: Carol Service – 11 December 2017
On Monday 11 December at 19.00 we will be holding our annual Carol Concert to support the excellent work of Beaumond House hospice here in Newark. The concert will feature carols to sing along with , seasonal readings of various types and a performance of several pieces of Christmas music by Just…
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Continue reading →: LendwithcareAt our café service on Sunday we looked at a charity that promotes helping those in some of the poorest countries in the world to help themselves. It works by people loaning, not giving, money to help individuals establish their own businesses. Once the business is successful the loan is…
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Continue reading →: Pub TheologyOn 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…
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Continue reading →: Credo
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,…
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