Clergy Ramblings:
Welcome to the Clergy Ramblings section. This is where our Clergy will share is thoughts and such.
Should Judas have been forgiven?
Recently a member of one of our congregations showed me an article claiming that Judas Iscariot has had a "Bad Press". Surely, it asked, ...
Jesus and Rugby
Is the Gospel like a contact sport? Having noted the recent suggestion that tackling be removed from school rugby, I was about to start writing...
Modern Disciples
In the Gospels we read a great deal about Jesus' disciples. We sometimes refer to Peter, James & John as friends of Jesus and so we should....
Immanuel: God With Us
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” What a rush. Shopping, presents, then t...
Trick or Treat - Harmless or Dangerous?
Hallowe'en is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, in the belief that on the night before their New Year on ...
Does God deal with Rogues?
One of the surprising impressions that even a superficial reading of the Bible will give is the number of rogues that appear in its pages. The idea...
Amazing Grace
"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me". One of our favourite hymns which is not only sung in churches up and d...
Holiday Club 2015
We will be running a children's holiday club in August 2015. Exact dates will follow shortly, please check back for updates. If you are interes...
Where is My Lord?
The anguished cry of a distraught woman. Mary Magdalene had a very troubled past. The popular idea that she was a prostitute is not found in the Go...
Farewell to the Brewis Family
On Sunday 7th September we said a fond farewell to Rob, Alison, Nicholas and Anastasia Brewis as they set off for their new home in Chadderton.&nbs...