Month: February 2011

Presentation to U3A Comparative Religion Group on Anglicanism and Anglo-Catholicism

Due to give this next tuesday to the local U3A Group on Comparative Religion. They sound an interesting group. I hope they enjoy this presentation. [slideshare id=7080887&doc=comparativereligion-anglocatholicism-110227131305-phpapp01 The comments are personal and not owned by the Church of England or the Diocese of Portsmouth, however, I think I’ve been fair and honest about current issues:…

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Liturgy: Ordinary 8, Year A

Ordinary 8, Year A In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Grace, mercy and peace from God Our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you all and also with you The Lord has been my strength; he…

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Next Blesséd – "Sorry…" – an act of reconciliation for children & grown-ups who mess up as well

As part of the preparation for Holy Communion course that the Parish of S. Thomas the Apostle, Elson actively engages in (we have over a dozen active communicants aged between Ages 7 and 11), we draw in a service of reconciliation. This year, Blesséd takes the lead in this service and both adults and children…

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…but God…

I don’t know if everyone will be able to follow this link, but as it’s to a group, I hope you can. It’s from Cardiff Uni Christian Union http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=284991&id=14927439811&fbid=499537519811 It’s just an awesome collection on responses to God. I love it!

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Liturgy: Ordinary 7, Year A

Ordinary 7, Year A In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Grace, mercy and peace from God Our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you all and also with you Lord, your mercy is my hope, my…

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Liturgy: Ordinary 6, Year A

Ordinary 6, Year B In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Grace, mercy and peace from God Our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you all and also with you Lord, be my rock of safety,…

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Thanksgiving for Marriage (Valentine's Service) Homily

A Husband says: You have to admit (my dear) that men have much better judgement than women. His Wife replies: You’re right. You married me and I married you. Well, the fact that you have come here this evening, on the closest Saturday night to S.Valentines and just (I hope) before he takes you out,…

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Sermon Notes: Ordinary 6, Year A – the letter of the Law

Text: Matthew 5:17-37 It is the law which so often runs us into trouble Controversy over European Courts vs the Sovereignty of Parliament The letter of the law being very different to the spirit of the law Laws that are unenforceable,impractical or simple knee-jerk reactions (Dangerous Dogs Act, CRB Checks, and even worse the shelving…

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Liturgy for Service of Thanksgiving for Partnership and Marriage

This liturgy is for all kinds of Partnerships that are honoured by God, for he loves and cherishes the commitment of anyone to anyone else. What he wants is fidelity. STE especially affirms all kinds of partnership and marriage. Introit Organ – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring or Clark – Trumpet Tune Welcome and Introduction…

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Oooo listen! I'm on the pod…

There is a new TwurchCast over at the Twurch. Enjoy! I enjoy this podcast, even if the Church Mouse’s voice is strangely disturbing, but in this one, you’ll hear a long and rambling interview with me, where I do not disappoint in saying scurrilous things and being outrageously inclusive. What Peter Ould must have thought…

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