A Look at the Bible It is important to get back to Scripture and see what is going on when the supper of bread and wine is first shared and what instructions are given. I think this is a useful opportunity, not just to help us make pragmatic decisions about getting through Coronavirus but to… Continue reading Isolation and Communion (Part 2)
Category: Church life
False Accusation
At some point, it is likely that as a believer you will face false accusation. One of the Devil’s names, Satan, literally means “the accuser” his aim is to accuse believers to cause them to feel guilt and shame, he is the father of lies and so it is no surprise that his accusations are… Continue reading False Accusation
Isolation and Communion (part 1)
One Cup? The practical questions for us have rumbled on for years. Traditionally our church followed the practice of passing round the bread first and letting people tear off a piece, then we pass round chalices, each person taking a sip before wiping the rim of the cup with a serviette. Sharing in the one… Continue reading Isolation and Communion (part 1)
"I don't want you to panic …. I want you to think."
“I don’t want you to panic, I want you to think.” Those words are striking, they come from a young German activist who has taken an opposing position to Greta Thunberg. I quoted her in my first video chat “Don’t Worry.” Whatever your position on climate change and whether you agree with either view… Continue reading "I don't want you to panic …. I want you to think."
Body and Spirit
One of the things that happens when we go through unusual times like we are doing at the moment is that it gets us thinking about things we normally take for granted. We are used to meeting together every week. We are used to sharing communion What happens now that we cannot? First of all… Continue reading Body and Spirit
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