Here is our minister, Rev Ken Hague’s, reflection for Sunday. The online worship session at 11.00 will include Holy Communion. If you want to join in just email me – newarkcongregational@virginmedia.com – for details Mark Reflection 03.05.20 As we are no longer able to meet for worship due to the virus situation, we offer a weekly reflection. Perhaps you could sit each week and read … Continue reading Reflection for Sunday 03 May 2020
Whilst the church is closed for worship we will be providing a weekly reflection with bible readings and prayers for our members. I thought I might as well share it here too. Comments welcome Mark Sunday 22 March 2020 A Reflection As we are no longer able to meet for worship due to the virus situation we will offer a weekly reflection by email or … Continue reading Reflection for 22 March 2020
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
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
Hi 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 on the things they do and the impact of their faith on helping others and … Continue reading A Vicar’s Life
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