An image of God
Once upon a time, Cynthia Hooper was asked to draw an image of God. A simple picture with such depth of theological understanding…
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Once upon a time, Cynthia Hooper was asked to draw an image of God. A simple picture with such depth of theological understanding…
Read moreI really love riding my bicycle, but my perspective on cycling, like my perspective on God, has changed over time.
Read morePamela Denton has been writing poetry for many years and expressing her faith through verse. Pam claims to have a simple faith, but in the words of her poem I see the wisdom of the Holy Spirit at work
Read moreWe are living through challenging and extraordinary times. The church, committed to the real world and the communities in which we are set, has continued to worship and serve despite the restrictions. Given the nature of the virus, it will be some time before we emerge into something resembling ‘normality’. We have to be clear and honest about that.
Read moreMartin Lowles offers you an insight into his faith journey, a shared journey with many people and most notably with Jesus
Read moreI think that the biggest good news for me is that God showed his love for us by the way in which Jesus lived his life, and the messages of love that he brought from the Father. Good news is also the inclusiveness and compassion which Jesus showed towards others and how he wanted everyone to share in God’s love
Read moreThis Hunt (without collecting treasure) can be a lovely walk for everyone during the month of July. You could still go after this, but one or two clues could be missing.
Read moreAs part of the Clergy team for the Diocese of Leeds, I regularly receive supportive words from our Bishops and their teams. As we are slowly emerging from the physical restrictions that coronavirus started, I thought you might also find this extract from Bishop Nick Baines’ latest letter encouraging for you too: …from Bishop Nick Baines Dear Brothers and Sisters[…]
Read moreAs I read Joanna’s faith story, generously shared in the hope that it encourages others, I was captured by the phrase “women less quiet”. Remember, both the incarnation and the resurrection of Jesus were revealed first to women. It is thanks to ‘women less quiet’, speaking out in courage, that other people have been helped to discover Jesus too.
Read moreEvery Wednesday we have a reflection from a member of the congregation. I was delighted to receive an email from Emma Price (Em) who grew up in Marsden and attended both St Bartholomew’s and St James Churches. Em sent an encouraging email for us and hopes that you may remember her as she remembers you all in her prayers… …by[…]
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