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I find this a difficult discussion to take part in. I cringe when I hear the words “Christian perspectives” as if there is such a thing as a Christian view of kindness, justice and compassion that is necessarily preeminent to … Read More »
John 17:6-19 This week is the World Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. An admirable title for an admirable goal, I am sure but I am a little unsure what the week of Christian unity was about. You may say … Read More »
It’s Christmas time again – how it comes around so quickly – sneaking up on us benignly and full of niceness. Family, babies, furry animals, rotund ho ho’ing Santa Clauses and reindeers with red noses. What a sweet image Christmas … Read More »
Today is an important day as I feel compelled to share with you what well-dressed Christian children wear to bed. Inspired by today’s Ephesians reading, a mother has designed the “Armour of God Pyjamas”, complemented by the whole armour of … Read More »
This last Sunday we celebrated the dedication of St Jude’s some 146 years. In so doing we celebrated not the building but the community which has worshiped, served and supported one another over that time.St Jude’s has always been committed … Read More »
When I joined the Salvation Army as an officer in training in 1976 the concept of trading on Christmas and Easter was simply not on the radar. It was a concept we could not conceive of in any shape or … Read More »