Wearing a Cross
“Wearing a cross” seems to be the theme of the day on twitter. I have a variety of opinions about the “marginalisation of religion”. Unsurprisingly they don’t tend to correspond with the things that...
View ArticleMetanoia – Now The Green Blade Rises
Easter weekend was completely hectic and I totally forgot to post this. It was part of the Stations of the Resurrection over at the Big Bible Blog organised by @vahva. Here is Metanoia with Now The...
View ArticleGospel
Thanks to @Twurchsteward for sending me the link. Four minutes looking at one aspect of the Gospel.
View ArticleAn Exercise in Collaboration – Daniel
On Tuesday Fr Simon posted on Facebook that he needed lots of different voices reading from Daniel. I plugged a mic in to pro tools, grabbed a bible and read. Dropped it into dropbox. Lots of other...
View ArticleCreativity, Enjoying the Journey and Neil Gaiman
This is a video that everyone on earth should watch at least once. Most people should watch it often. When I graduated the first time I couldn’t even tell you who spoke to us, let alone what they...
View ArticleOnline 9 Lessons and Carols 2012
Some of you may remember that last year there was an Online Nine Lessons and Carols Service. This year is no different and Metanoia are involved in it once again. Check out all of the details over...
View ArticleThe Wedding
Here’s something original that I’ve written. It isn’t meant to be read, it is meant to be orated by someone with a strong Yorkshire accent – Me. If all goes to plan, I will be doing that very thing...
View ArticleThe Ever Changing Facebook
One of the main ways we communicate at Holy Nativity Church is through Facebook. However, Facebook change the way things work every five minutes. One of the most irritating changes has been the way...
View ArticleSitting at the Table: A Sermon on Acts 11:1-18
When I was younger there was a church I used to walk past every day in the center of town. It was called St Thomas’ Church. And as a small boy what an impressive place it was. There were huge...
View ArticleSanctum – A Gathering for Emerging Sacramental Groups
A few of us who are involved in Sacramental Alt Worship/Emerging Church/Fresh Expressions in the UK have been talking and we think that there is a need for a space for us to cross pollinate and dream...
View ArticleA Creative’s Lament
I inherited a little bit of money so I am awaiting the delivery of a new camera. I’ve been into photography for about 12-13 years now. I have various equipment but I predominantly use a Canon DSLR....
View ArticlePlay Church with Toddlers
This is an idea I have shamelessly stolen from @revleahvs. Play is such an important part of learning. One Sunday night I watched a ten year old from Holy Nativity put her arms up in the air and...
View ArticlePray
I shamelessly stole this idea. I saw it on the wall of my friend’s church. I am shameless! 400 twinkly lights from B&Q. A handful of tie-wraps and a cat. OK, perhaps you don’t need the cat. Perhaps.
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