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Lost in translation
My goodness I got excited when I cybered up to the cloistered walls of Durham University to see what Peter Philips had to say on his Post Modern Bible blog. Apparently 10 Anglican Bishops have come out...
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Getting a good omelette in Cambridge
Before I forget! I was in Cambridge on Friday. I went into town for a walk between meetings and called into the extra-special Fare Shares Cafe run at Emmanuel United Reform Church on Trumpington...
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Not in our name
It is not unusual for bodies such as local councils and the European Parliament to receive honoured guests. On several occasions as both a councillor and European parliamentarian I have politely heard...
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Let our light shine
Mark gave an excellent message this morning based on the lectionary reading which included Matthew 5:14-16. So it was it was a wonderful "coincidence" that our giant led illuminated cross arrived from...
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Second hand book sale
Advance notice - this will be especially useful for facebook friends (like you Martin) who live in Birmingham and Sandwell. There will be a giant booksale at Quintion Methodist Church onSaturday 19th...
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My Lord and Saviour
I was sad last night to read a post on another Methodist blog that set out to attack the idea that each one of us can have a personal relationship with God.I was tempted to get involved but don't...
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A couple of NIBS
Just catching up. Blogging has been difficult these last few weeks so a few NIBs (news in brief):The Methodist Church is aspiring to spread the hope of Easter in the form of an inspirational booklet...
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and a good time was had by all
We had the City Road Methodist Church Garden Party in our back garden today. We had many guests including some friends from the past, and our neighbouring churches at Sandon Road and Ladywood. Here's a...
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It's The Sun wot lost it
Thanks to John Cooper for bringing this wonderful link to my attention. It deserves mass circulation.The massacre in Norway always was going to be a nasty story, but jumping to conclusions and ladling...
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Last post and the August break
It is my habit to take a break in August and this year my summer activities have been brought forward so this is my last post until September. If you want a nudge when I recommence. link up to the...
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Dudley Road deaths: Methodist statement
City Road Methodist Church is located a few hundred yards from the site of one of the most horrific incidents of this week's rioting - the killing of three men protecting the shops on Dudley Road from...
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A British Methodist speaks to a French newspaper about the riots
Regular readers will know that the area around our church has been convulsed by riots in recent weeks. On Friday I went to place a floral tribute at the site of the death of three local young Asian men...
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Let us go for it - time to LIVE the gospel
We were all hoping for a quiet and peaceful summer break. No chance. August was just a few days old when our major English cities were rocked by riots.Our little church in City Road, Birmingham turned...
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All night prayer meetings here in Birmingham
Apparently the days of the all night prayer meetings did not die with the absorption of the Prims into the present connexion.This morning we had a wonderful sermon from Adjit a trainee deacon at a...
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Some unexpected new neighbours
On our return from holiday we were surprised to see a row of caravans at the bottom of our garden. I did wonder if I had had too much sun and was seeing a mirage harking back to my week at Bovisand!But...
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Fiji Methodists need practical support
During my week away I missed this story that requires a little more action on our part. I've just written to my MP asking for the Foreign Office to intervene. I am wondering if anyone else would be...
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Worship in schools
Today's report from the BBC that two thirds of parents report their children are not having a daily act of worship in their schools is hardly a surprise.One of our children went to a very successful...
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New encouragement to evangelise
I gather from Peter Phillip's blog that there is a new evangelism website from the Methodist Church - a very welcome initiative.I must admit that I haven't been able to find it on the official website...
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Beware of core funding by subsidy
It is interesting to read a short item on the Methodist Ecumenical News blog about Christian Community Projects in a time of cuts. Like many Christians I am a little wary of taking money from public...
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"Abortion is always an evil, to be avoided" - the Methodist view (though keep...
It can't come as a surprise to hear that MPs have rejected a move to make women seeking abortion have independent counselling. The MP proposing the move wanted to strip non-statutory abortion...
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