Adrian Chatfield's talk at the 2009 Fulcrum Conference
These posts are by guest authors for Fulcrum
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2009 Conference Group Facilitation
Group facilitation guidelines for 2009 Conference
These posts are by guest authors for Fulcrum
Let Beauty Awake: Easter Day sermon by Tom Wright
Acts 10.34–43; John 20.1–18 a sermon at the Eucharist in Durham Cathedral on Easter Day 2009 copublished with the NT Wright page Let beauty awake in the morn from beautiful dreams, Beauty awake from rest! Let Beauty awake For Beauty’s sake In the hour when the birds awake in the brake And the stars are … Continue Reading
The Islington Passion: Wooden and Silk Body of Christ
The Islington Passion: Wooden and Silk Body of Christ (co-published with Faith Online, The Times Online, 9 April 2009) by Graham Kings How did the temple guards feel, who had the job of guarding the tomb where Jesus was laid on Good Friday? His execution had taken place in a religiously and politically charged atmosphere. … Continue Reading
Song of the Messiah by The Anglican Church of Kenya
Song of the Messiah Jesus, the Seed of Abraham, blesses the nations; Jesus, the Prophet like Moses, frees the oppressed; Jesus, the Lord of King David, leads his people; Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffers and saves; Jesus, the Son of Man, destroyed and raised. Anglican Church of Kenya, Our Modern Services (Nairobi: Uzima … Continue Reading
First Written Gospel by Graham Kings
First Written Gospel Jesus the Sacred, tried before Pilate; Pilate, the scared – trial before Caesar? Jesus, entitled to justice from Rome, entitled by Pilate, ‘The King of the Jews.’ First written Gospel, translated for all, title deeds of the Kingdom of God; proclaimed to the city, unchanging Word, ‘What is written, is written’, bequeathed … Continue Reading
Thomas by Mike Bartholomew-Biggs
I’d not collude with anyone’s delusions. I always called a spade its proper name and could grasp its purpose well enough when something needed burying. Wasn’t I the first who pointed out how we could die with him?And in broad daylight that was, well ahead of Simon acting all dramatic at the dinner table. He’s … Continue Reading
In the Desert, Prepare the Way of the Lord
In the Desert, Prepare the Way of the Lord Retreat address given to Sheffield Diocese Ministry Team Quiet Day 29 January, 2009 by David Runcorn Mark 1:9-13 The gospel of Mark opens with a missionary call – ‘Prepare the way of Lord’. And as a team involved in developing ministry and mission that makes for … Continue Reading
Water and Bread: a Sermon on Genesis Chapters 6 and 7 and Mark Chapter 8
Water and Bread a Sermon on Genesis chapters 6 and 7 and Mark chapter 8 given at The College of the Transfiguration, Grahamstown, South Africa, 17 February 2009 by Christopher Wells “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes but … Continue Reading