One of the most difficult of consequences arising from the coronavirus pandemic is that funerals have had to change. To
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The Coronavirus Pandemic – a time to read
Book of the month The New Testament in Its World: An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for ‘irregular’ communion
The UK is in lockdown and has been since mid-March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Churches remain shut.
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for using the phone
I would love to do a survey of ministers in the UK to find out how they are using their
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for deep loneliness
“Life” said Woody Allen, “is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering – and it’s all over much too soon!” Although
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time to challenge the grandchildren
With schools shut, one of the positives of the present coronavirus pandemic is that it offers opportunities for grandparents to
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for overcoming the fear of death
In a recent article in The Observer, under the heading of ‘We can’t be squeamish about death. We need to
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for reflection
With a degree of trepidation I have decided to write a series of reflections relating to the present epidemic. My
Continue readingLet’s remember the Risen Jesus
“Remember Jesus Christ”, wrote Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 2.8). The place we supremely remember Jesus is at the Lord’s
Continue readingLet’s proclaim Jesus
My call to ministry was very much a call to preach. Like Jeremiah I felt I could do nothing else
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