ARCHIVE January, 2012
Later this week I will be talking at some length with all the students in years 12 and 13 at the National Academy – that’s the sixth form for those of us who still haven’t quite grasped the new numbering of school years. The title of my talk is going to be ‘Obstacles to Belief’. Read more
January 28, 2012 in Sermons by Vicar
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A new six week course for anyone interested in exploring the Christian faith will begin at St John’s in early February. Called Start! the informal course will encourage participants to discover more about their own faith journey and to ask questions about Christianity. The course will be led by the Vicar, Rev David Ford and Read more
January 22, 2012 in Events, News by Vicar
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I wonder if anyone here can remember a wedding reception that has gone disastrously wrong? Embarrassing speeches by the best man or father perhaps? The surfacing of long suppressed family arguments? Guests who’ve had a little too much to drink? It’s comforting perhaps to think that Jesus got himself embroiled in a wedding reception that Read more
January 21, 2012 in Sermons by Vicar
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There will be a special children’s service on Sunday 5th February at 10am. Called Shine a Light! the service celebrates Jesus, Light of the World, and encourages us as we try to follow Jesus as His lights in the world today. Everyone is welcome!
January 21, 2012 in News by Vicar
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As we’ve just seen today finally marks the completion of the wise men’s long journey to Bethlehem and – after a very long wait – we’ve add them to the manger scene. Ironically, the theme of waiting – that so dominated Advent – continues after Christmas as we wait for the final arrival of the Read more
January 7, 2012 in Sermons by Vicar
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