SOMETHING TO THINK AND PRAY ABOUT: Revd Georgie Bell reflects on the message of Pentecost and inter-faith understanding as she travels in Turkey
Those of you who came to the St John’s Lent course will remember the final session on the Sufi tradition within Islam, that rich seam…
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MAY DAY: Dances, demonstrations and danger.
May Day is a celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia. The Celts of the British Isles believed 1 May to be the…
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MOTHER JULIAN, A WONDERFUL MYSTIC: Revd Giles Goddard shares what she teaches us about God
A dark room, panelled walls. A young woman was in bed. She was nearing death, hardly breathing. Her family were gathered around her. The priest…
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REFUGEES AT HOME
Mark Ormerod and Liz Clarson recently gave a ‘Here for Justice’ talk about a practical and positive response that members of the public can make…
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EASTERTIDE REFLECTION: Mary Oliver’s “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey”
As we continue in the season of Easter, Madeleine George reflects on a poem by Mary Oliver: The Poet thinks about the Donkey On the…
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EXAM HOWLERS
The Summer term is when many children are sitting exams. The following are real-life answers to various exam papers, which we hope will raise a…
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PARISH ROUND UP
Biscuit SundayThank you to everyone who donated biscuits on Biscuit Sunday 28 April and helped us repenish our stocks. Christian Aid Week beginning Sunday 12 May. Christian…
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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
For up to date details of all church activities & services, see St John’s website (stjohnswaterloo.org) or contact one of the clergy. If you wish…
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