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Monthly Archives: July 2011
In Wesley’s Footsteps (4): Spitalfields
Spitalfields (originally the ‘Hospital Fields’ after the nearby priory hospital of St Mary without Bishopsgate) was built over in the late 17th/early 18th centuries. It became a major settlement of French Huguenot (Reformed Protestant) refugees, who arrived in England in … Continue reading
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In solidarity and prayer with Norway
From the Methodist Church Media Service: Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims who were killed in the atrocity that happened in Norway over the weekend. Roy Crowder, Partnership Coordinator for Europe, has been in touch … Continue reading
Review: Lemongrass
One of the great things about living in London is the incredible variety of restaurants. We do like to try out new places and recently had our first visit to a local restaurant which is unique in London and possibly … Continue reading
Hymn of the week: Come, ye thankful people, come
The lectionary is presently working through chapter 13 of Matthew’s Gospel, which is a compendium of Jesus’ parables of the kingdom. Last Sunday’s Gospel reading was the Parable of the Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24-30 plus the allegorical interpretation of the … Continue reading
Hymn of the week: What shall we offer our good Lord
‘What shall we offer our good Lord’ is John Wesley’s translation of August Spangenberg’s hymn ‘Der Konig ruht, und schauet doch’, written in 1734 and published in 1737. It is based on verses 11, 12 and 13 of Spangenberg’s original. … Continue reading
Methodist Conference draws to a close after a week of worship, debate and celebration
Final Conference post from the Methodist Media Service. The 2011 Methodist Conference has drawn to a close in Southport after six days of prayer, worship and debate. The annual Conference is the governing body of the Church and meets in … Continue reading
Big Society: Engagement not endorsement, says Methodist Church
Methodist Conference continues. One interesting topic of debate is how the Church reponds to the Conservative Government’s ‘Big Society’. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to listen into the debate, but here’s the press release: Today the Methodist Church agreed that, … Continue reading
Methodists commit to carbon reduction pledge
More news from Methodist Conference via the Conference website news: The Methodist Conference agreed that failure to acknowledge the urgent need for radical cuts in greenhouse gas emissions was “morally irresponsible” in a statement adopted by the Church today. The … Continue reading
Time for tough decisions
Methodist Conference continues and I have enjoyed listening to bits of it on the live feed as I’ve toiled away in the church office. Unsurprisingly the Methodist Media Service has gone into overdrive, producing press releases faster than I can … Continue reading
Hymn of the week: I heard the voice of Jesus say
I chose today’s hymn of the week because of its obvious connection with the lectionary Gospel (Matthew 11:25-30), on which the first verse is based. This morning we sang it after the sermon. Author Horatius Bonar was a Church of Scotland minister, … Continue reading
