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Reading:
In this sermon our Minister, Peter, read the Parable of the Rich Fool and considered the possibility that his accumulation of material things was borne out of not merely greed but anxiety. He looked at the angst ridden state of the world today and spoke about how we, as Church, are called, in the words of the theologian Walter Brueggemann, to be an unanxious presence.
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In this sermon Rev. Bluett considered the common human experience of the dark night of the soul, examining the story of one of the most celebrated writers on Christianity, CS Lewis, and his struggle with faith following a difficult bereavement. He looked at how we, as Christians, might understand and respond to such struggles.
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In this sermon Rev. Bluett told four inspiring stories about grace and kindness. If you would like to listen to the sermon please click on the audio player below.
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In this sermon Rev. Bluett looked at the position of the church in current society and considered the story told in Numbers of the Hebrews camping and setting out under the command of the Lord, following God’s pillar of cloud wherever it led them. He reflected on how we can understand this story today as a model for placing our trust in God.
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Newhaven Church are having a Summer Sing Song next Sunday, the 23rd June. This will be an informal get together to sing favorite worship songs and hymns. The music will start from 7pm in the Lighthouse Room. All welcome.
Readings:
In this sermon Rev. Bluett considered the recent media coverage of the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings and reflected on various stories arising from that time in history as well as relating an uplifting story about the movements towards healing and reconciliation being made by individuals and groups in the Middle East.
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Please note the café will be closed for one day only, on Thursday 6th June. This is to accommodate the Abbey Summer School which has taken place in Newhaven Church annually for a number of years.
Apologies to our regular customers for any inconvenience caused.
The latest edition of the newsletter can now be picked up from the church foyer. If you would prefer to read a digital version you can download it by clicking on the link below.
Reading:
In this sermon Rev. Bluett continued his exploration of the gospel according to John. He looked at the meaning of “the Word”, arguing that it can be understood as a part of the tradition of Jewish mysticism and not merely as a Greek concept.
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