OK, don’t be shy. Take a guess who said the following? [ie. don’t research it! Some of you will know – don’t spoil it for the others by giving all the details; only add your “guess” in the comments if it is a guess; if you know, don’t spoil it for others 🙂 ]: From
church – a small community of volunteers Read More »
This reflection follows the first on the sign of the cross. The following two videos give insights from the Orthodox perspective. Sign of the cross Part 3
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Fresh expressions – towards a dialogue Antipodean internet responses to the Church of England report A Mixed Economy for Mission (PDF) have been falling over themselves with unalloyed fervour and praise. Certainly there is much of value in this and its earlier report, Mission-shaped Church (PDF). But anyone who has previously seen the church’s enthusiasm
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How much scripture was read in your church community last Sunday? If you go to a synagogue, for thousands of years they have systematically read through the scriptures. Some part of the readings may form the basis of a sermon, but the readings do not have a narrow “theme” – those listening can allow God,
listening to the Bible in church Read More »
collect/opening prayer reflection July 4 and week following [NZPB] collect/opening prayer reflection July 4 and week following [Common Worship CofE] BCP (TEC): O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to your with
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I was able to be present when Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori was welcomed at a Powhiri at Te Hui Amorangi O Te Waipounamu hosted by Bishop John Gray. This was followed by a wonderful meal. [photo: Alistair Kinniburgh] Presiding Bishop Katharine went on to the historic St Michael and All Angels (the pro-cathedral before
mitregate 3D – the movie! Read More »
christian.com is a free social network site. It is a place for Christians to connect with each other, including right around the world. It is a way of keeping in touch with your church community. The resemblance to facebook springs to mind. But I hope that what drives christian.com is not as obscure as facebook.
