Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40; John 1:29-42 Today I want to ask question “What is the Church?” Please close your eyes for a moment, and with your eyes closed I want you to visualise the Church of the Ascension. Take a few moments to form a mental image… How many of youContinue reading “What is the Church?”
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Soul Gym?
2 Timothy 2.3-15 Once there was a man who went to play golf with his priest. He was on the third hole and only 3 feet away from the hole. He putted his shot and missed. “Damn it, I missed!” the man yelled. The priest replied that itContinue reading “Soul Gym?”
The Science & Theology of Creation
This year we have been observing the Season of Creation. We have talked about the world, we have considered humanity, made in God’s image, and today I want to give a thought to science. Too often when someone talks about the ‘theology of creation’ the conversation instantly moves to the supposed debate between sciene andContinue reading “The Science & Theology of Creation”
Paralympics in the season of Creation
There was story going round about three men who wanted to get into the Olympics but they hadn’t been able to get tickets. They came up with a plan to pose as athletes: the first man picked up a manhole-cover, tucked it under his arm and walks to the gate. “Corsini, Poland” he said, “Discus”,Continue reading “Paralympics in the season of Creation”
Pentecost (and Songs of Praise)
Verses from Acts of the Apostles. Ch.2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, andContinue reading “Pentecost (and Songs of Praise)”
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