Thoughts from the road, from a chaotic church community, from the arts and from the gutter
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
New Creations of God's Grace
Some of our friends and supporters will be aware of Zac's Place connections with Fresh Expressions, originally a joint initiative of both the Church of England and Methodist denominations, for exploring new ways of being church. Some may wonder how and where Zac's Place fits in as it is neither Anglican or Methodist by formal association!
Here in a farewell speech from Rowan Williams, whilst speaking at 'Following The Missionary Spirit' last week in London, summing up the progress of the Fresh Expressions movement, he gives some indication where Zac's Place fitted in with his early thinking behind it and why we have the connection we do.
It's also a message the wholeheartedly endorses much of the way we have been functioning as a community of faith together, as a 'new creation of God's grace'. Have a listen and be encouraged about the bigger picture. We have been very grateful for Rowan's ongoing keen interest and support over this past ten years during his time as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Lancashire Visit - Sunday 25 Nov
I will be speaking at Lowton Independant Methodist Church's morning service on Sunday 25 Nov if any friends in that neck of the woods are interested in dropping by. It's a 10.45 am start and I'll be speaking around some similar themes to those on the recent tour.
It's near Leigh in South West Lancashire not far from M6 Junction 22. Google Map Here.
It's near Leigh in South West Lancashire not far from M6 Junction 22. Google Map Here.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The BBC Radio Wales 'All Things Considered' Interview with Sean Stillman - 30/9/12
The BBC Radio Wales 'All Things Considered' Interview with Sean Stillman - 30/9/12
Sean Stillman is interviewed by Roy Jenkins for the award winning BBC Radio Wales programme, 'All Things Considered'. Original transmission date was 30/9/12. Produced by Lisa Hawkins.
Roy Jenkins is in Swansea to meet Sean Stillman, the Harley Davidson riding preacher who is behind one of the most distinctive places of worship in Wales - ‘Zac’s Place’ which describes itself as ‘A Church for Ragamuffins’.
Religious and ethical affairs programme, tackling the thornier issues of the day in a thought-provoking manner. Also available as a free weekly podcast athttp://bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/atc
Visit the programme web site for current episodes at:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079fx0
Visit the programme web site for current episodes at:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079fx0
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