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Monthly Archives: October 2019
Foundations of nation-building
Yesterday our church calendar remembered Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons in the ninth century. There is so much more to Alfred and his dynasty than burning cakes and raids on Danish occupying forces from the marshes. Alfred … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred the Great, Compassion, justice, Nation-building, Taxation, Think Communities, Vision
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Through the Arched Window: People, Prayer and Proclaiming Saving Love
My return from Sabbatical has been somewhat bumpy. I had hoped for a gentle re-entry but with footballs through stained glass windows at St John’s and then a gargoyle falling from the church tower punching a hole in the roof, … Continue reading
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Tagged Confidence in Faith, Living Faith, Peterborough Cathedral, Play School, resilience
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RESPECT – Prayer for Good Debate
A prayer based on the Simple Charter for Good Debate. God of truth and trust, as we pray for parliament* and the agenda before it, pour your grace upon its members to debate with respect, honouring each person, especially where … Continue reading
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Tagged Charter for Good Debate, Intergrity, Prayer, RESPECT, Trust, Truth
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The flourishing of grace
We have two stories of healing this morning and both involve foreigners – people from nearby countries, viewed at best with suspicion and often with open hostility. Both, though, turn out to play key roles in the unfolding events and … Continue reading
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Tagged Diversity, Flourishing of Grace, Lepers, Living witnesses, Naaman
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RESPECT: A Simple Charter for Good Debate
When I went on Sabbatical at the beginning of July Theresa May was still Prime Minister. In the past three months a new resident occupies 10 Downing Street and has caused scandal and outrage, leading to a breakdown of trust. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brexit, Charter for Good Debate, Public Discourse, Public Square Ministry, RESPECT
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