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Why I signed the ‘Coalition for Marriage’ Petition – by Lizzie Schofield

A week or so ago I shared a link on Facebook to the Coalition for Marriage Petition. Its aim is to preserve the ‘traditional’ marriage unit of one man and one woman. It’s a cause I support, and many of … Continue reading

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Having my cake and eating it: a Lent reflection – by Nikki Kuhrt

‘Man does not live on bread alone.’  Jesus ‘Is there anything a donut cannot do?’ Homer Simpson Although I believe there is more to life than food, Homer’s words speak to my soul. Not only do I love a crispy … Continue reading

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The way of Jesus: comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable

The Occupy LSX camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral has meant that that the church’s relationship with causes of political and economic justice has been front page news in recent months in an unprecedented way. It has lead to a politicised … Continue reading

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‘I think you’re wrong’ – why disagreement is so important

The other week I attended an event at the Houses of Parliament on the thorny issue of poverty.  Iain Duncan Smith was the key note speaker and there was a room packed full of experienced people who knew a lot about the … Continue reading

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The price of everything…and the value of nothing

Again, thanks to everyone who has got involved with the campaign. If you are new to this please read the Open Letter to Ross Williams, like this on Facebook group and, if possible, make a call to Global Personals on 01753 27 12 80 … Continue reading

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Why I love Lee Abbey Camp

A couple of weeks ago I got back from eight days at Lee Abbey in Devon, helping to run a week of the Camp for 13-18 year olds.   For each week of the camp about 100 campers plus 40-odd leaders descend on a … Continue reading

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