A celebration of the Church’s song in anticipation of congregations being able to sing freely and unmasked with John Bell of The Iona Community. This will involve a some historical/hysterical
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Familiarity may not have bred contempt, but it might have bred low expectation or presumption when it comes to the psalms. For many worshippers they are most commonly experienced as
Celebrating 150 years of the encampment. John Bell will be Minister in Residence.
Gather, Celebrate, Serve – for the last century and the next! 100 years ago, Massanetta Springs’ ministry began, as people gathered to be challenged and inspired through preaching and instruction,
Small Faithful Rural: Authentic Rural Church is an opportunity to share in conversation and workshops focusing on the realities of church contexts that are small, faithful, and rural, organised by a
The song of the Church is common property. It is a public phenomenon in which everyone is invited to participate. But why do we sing? Is it only to praise
Come and stay at our Urban Oasis and find some space and inspiration this Advent. The retreat will avoid, as much as possible, celebrating Christmas before it is due, and
Aids To All Things Being Made New. A series of reflections on how, throughout our lives, we are gradually moving to deeper understandings of ourselves, our world and our Maker.
Like the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes have such a revered place in Christian faith that in previous centuries some churches had the texts inscribed on their inside walls or interpreted
The great biblical heroes with whom most people are familiar have names like Jacob, Moses, David, Gideon, Samson, Peter, Paul. Curiously not many women appear in the line-up of biblical