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a partnership in review

I thought this review the Parish undertook of our relationship with Bartley Green School might be worth a wider audience. This assumes that the blog does get a wider audience of course. affiliation review

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Four Last Things: Heaven and Hell

Final topic before we enter into the Christmas period biblical readings – heaven and hell theological reflection – heaven and hell We have had fun working with this material. I will reflect further later in the week.

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judgement: what sort of God

After an action-packed week, focussing on the first of our Last Things: Death; we turn this week to Judgement. I am attaching our three pieces of study material. For information; St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green is a largely … Continue reading

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The Last Things

At St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green; we are exploring the Four Last Things during Advent 2011. The Four Last Things are Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. These have been topics for meditation and study for Christians from both … Continue reading

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Mark’s Gospel: Happy New Year

This is the handout we will be using in Church this evening to explore this wonderful piece of work that will be central to our thoughts over the next 12 months. Introducing the Gospel of Mark

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the two-eyed monster?

I realise that I am not supposed to say this, but I wonder whether or not at times those of us who are clergy or ministers actually can turn ministry into a form of idolatry. I know stand back in … Continue reading

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a sermon

In the Name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.   The Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, or bridesmaids told by Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel could at first glance be mistaken for some important advice about being … Continue reading

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communion of saints

I guess I will not be alone amongst the plethora of priests all around the globe helping people celebrate all soulstide over the coming days. I have never been sure how to strike the correct tone or poise for this … Continue reading

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Bumbling: Facing my own mortality!

A dear friend passed away, slipped away, went to be with the Lord, died yesterday. We had not really been in touch very much over the last few years, but when we were; we were good. My friend was an … Continue reading

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Bumbling in practice: parish ministry

Much of Parish ministry is to do with bumbling. In August, I blogged particularly in relation to work in schools, but for now, I want to become a little more general; parish ministry per se. First, I want to be … Continue reading

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