The news is, quite rightly, being dominated by events in Gaza and Israel, and the plight of Christians in Iraq.…
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Singing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation and the Estonian Song Festival
‘The person who sings prays twice.’ These were the words of St. Augustine, the Bishop and church theologian who lived…
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Reconciliation: Journey of a Lifetime – Book Promotion
Here are occasions when Brian Castle’s Reconciliation: Journey of a Lifetime will be promoted: Thursday 3rd July At Burrswood, Groombridge, Kent …
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Little Voice, No Voice and the Birth of John the Baptist
Some of you may have seen the film ‘Little Voice’ which was released in 1998. The film is centred around…
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Morden College Founder’s Day
At end of last year, the world mourned the death of Nelson Mandela. He was certainly one of the most…
296th Anniversary Celebrations of the French Hospital, Rochester
One of the issues dominating British politics for many years is immigration. Elections are won and lost on these matters,…
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Are we celebrating enough? Probably not.
Dancing in the Streets, a book written by journalist and historian Barbara Ehrenreich, tells the story of joy and celebration. The…
Reconciliation: The Journey of a Lifetime
This book approaches reconciliation in a reflective way, drawing on the Christian tradition (from the Bible to the Desert Fathers and Mothers to Mary Slessor) to reveal the centrality of reconciliation for faith.
Ascension 2014
‘The Glory of God is a human being fully alive.’ These are the words of a Christian from the church…
The Climate and Context of Reconciliation
Although reconciliation will take different forms in different contexts, the climate in which it is being sought needs to be…
Easter Vigil 2014
Do not be afraid; I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he…
Easter Message 2014
Orthodox Christian representations of the resurrection, to be found on icons and wall paintings, are powerful illustrations of reconciliation. The…
The Raising of Lazarus – Passion Sunday 2014
Pedro Reyes is a Mexican sculptor who has taken thousands of guns and transformed them into musical instruments. Handguns are…
Parables of Reconciliation
Reconciliation is God’s gift to the world which is seen at its clearest at the resurrection. My Easter message will…
LENT QUIET DAYS 2014
The Bishop of Tonbridge is offering three Quiet Days during Lent. All (both lay and ordained) are welcome to attend. Thursday…
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