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Fuel costs for churches
Started Nov 13, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our church, like every other, is facing rises in the cost of gas and electricity. I wonder if there is any way of us all combining and getting a good discount form a supplier. Between us all we…Continue
Protestors
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefan Gillies Nov 2, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
What do people think about the protesters outside St Paul's? I do not understand why a few dozen tents caused the authorities to shut the doors and I do have a problem with holding a service behind…Continue
Glasgow Passion Play
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marion Ann Murray Aug 5, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know anything about this?Details are at http://www.glasgowpassion.co.uk/It describes itself as "The Glasgow Passion 2011 is a new and…Continue
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John Collings commented on Guest Blogs's blog post Assisted dyeing - Nick Baines's blog - Musings of a restless bishopJohn Collings posted a discussionFuel costs for churches
Our church, like every other, is facing rises in the cost of gas and electricity. I wonder if there is any way of us all combining and getting a good discount form a supplier. Between us all we must ad up to being a hugh purchaser of power so we should get a discount.I've no idea how this could be organised but thought someone may have some thoughts. See More
Stefan Gillies replied to John Collings's discussion Protestors"The protesters have gone up against the Corporation of London of whom Clement Attlee once said "over and over again we have seen that there is in this country another power than that which has its seat at Westminster." The decision making…"
John Collings posted a discussionProtestors
What do people think about the protesters outside St Paul's? I do not understand why a few dozen tents caused the authorities to shut the doors and I do have a problem with holding a service behind locked doors, surely everyone should be welcome at a public service of worship.I'm wondering what other people think. See More
John Collings replied to Peter Colwell's discussion Palestine-Israel - what is the way forward?"I wonder if the way that the various governments and groups managed to discus the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and come to an agreement means that there is a chance of them talking and agreeing on more issues in…"
John Collings replied to Peter Colwell's discussion Reflecting on 9/11"I just read some comments on this including "In some research, the cost of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom includes over 6,000 American Service people lives, estimated 110,000 to 150,000 civilian lives, over 33,000…"
John Collings replied to Peter Colwell's discussion Reflecting on 9/11"I saw the news in the coffee bar at a gym after having a swim. At the time I was shocked and saddened but now I am afraid that the horror of 9/11 has been used as an excuse to wage war in many parts of…"
Marion Ann Murray replied to John Collings's discussion Glasgow Passion Play"I saw/experienced the Manchester Passion Play a few years ago. If this is similar it is well worth going along to see. In Manchester, the city centre began the setting for dramatic representation of the various parts of the…"
John Collings replied to Peter Colwell's discussion Palestine-Israel - what is the way forward?"I lived in Israel for 7 years from 1973 to 1980 and my biggest concern is for the ordinary people, the people who have no massive political axe to grind but simply want to work and look after their families. No matter what happens…"
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A discussion started by John Collings was featuredGlasgow Passion Play
Does anyone know anything about this?Details are at http://www.glasgowpassion.co.uk/It describes itself as "The Glasgow Passion 2011 is a new and modern interpretation of what is arguably the greatest story ever told - the story of Jesus. Over the centuries it's been expressed in different ways but this fresh adaptation, written by award- winning Scottish playwright, Rob Drummond, engages with contemporary culture and promises to enthrall and…See More
Dave Chadwick replied to John Collings's discussion Glasgow Passion Play"Cutting Edge Productions is looking to contact Churches in and around Glasgow to work with them on this project. If you belong to a church that would be interested in this, please email Suzanne for information. They are also looking for link…"
Dave Chadwick replied to John Collings's discussion Glasgow Passion Play"Thanks John, this looks really interesting. The National Theatre of Wales performed a modern interpretation of the Passion in Port Talbot last month.
There's a radio interview with the producer of the Glasgow Passion, Suzanne Lofthus, on…"
John Collings replied to Dave Chadwick's discussion How do you engage in mission & ministry in the digital age?"I had a quick look at your web site and wonder where you are. The digital age demands quick and easy ways of finding information and having looked at http://www.jacksdalechristiancentre.co.uk/index.html I thoght it would be…"
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