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octomusings: February 2010
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Saturday, 27 February 2010. China adopts Christianity as its own. China adopts Christianity as its own. Despite occasional clampdowns on unregistered churches, China’s support for. Friday, 26 February 2010. Well, what a commotion I caused when I went North to Pontefract for my nephew,John David's wedding to Annaliese! On the outward journey, all went well with the assisted travel at Birmingham New St., but it was a different story at Leeds! I told him the name of the ...
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octomusings: January 2010
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Sunday, 31 January 2010. Silent Auction works wonders! The Silent Auction held at Caversham heights Methodist Church for the relief of the people of Haiti raised £1,500 and the church is grateful to all those who donated items for auction and to all who helped to make it such a success. A key piece in every box is either a wood burning or multi-fuel stove - that can burn anything from diesel to old paint. This provides the heart of the new home where water is boil...
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octomusings: May 2010
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Saturday, 15 May 2010. Service of Thanksgiving for Olive. On Wednesday 26th May, services will be held as follows:. 1 pm Reading Crematorium, Henley Road , Caversham ( family and close friends ). 230 pm Service of Thanksgiving at Caversham Heights Methodist Church , Highmoor Road , Caversham, Reading , RG4 7BG. Followed by a reception in the Church Hall. They may also be sent to:. ABWalker and Son Ltd., 36 Eldon Road , Reading RG1 4DL. Saturday, 8 May 2010.
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octomusings: March 2010
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Tuesday, 30 March 2010. Ban the bomblet – Churches celebrate the Cluster Munitions Act. Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders have welcomed the passing of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act today in parliament. Revd John Marsh, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, added: “These weapons are indiscriminate, harming civilians and soldiers alike, and can lay dormant, only to explode years later. It is vital that ...Cluster...
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octomusings: Church leaders urge politicians to take the Pledge
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Thursday, 4 March 2010. Church leaders urge politicians to take the Pledge. THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN. THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. National Church leaders are calling on politicians to commit to responsible campaigning on issues of asylum and immigration, and to act to end the detention of children and families within the asylum system. The leaders of the Methodist Church in Britain, the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The pledge is a commitment to campaign p...
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octomusings: November 2009
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Monday, 30 November 2009. Former BBC newsreader appointed as “chaplain to older people” in Alton. Broadcaster Debbie Thrower becomes the country’s first Simeon Chaplain. Broadcaster Debbie Thrower has been appointed by Churches in Alton as the new “chaplain to older people”. The appointment has been funded by The Simeon Trust through The Greater Alton Project or GAP, a partnership of Anglican and Methodist Churches in the town. 8220;Hope is what the new job is all abo...
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octomusings: May 2009
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Saturday, 30 May 2009. Biblical-scale Ark brings hope to Hong Kong. A full-size Noah’s Ark has opened as a multi-million dollar tourist attraction in. Source: Christian Today (29/5). Thursday, 28 May 2009. Church dedicates resources to children and young people. The Methodist Church has continued its commitment to empowering young people with the appointment of a Youth Participation Development Officer. Jude will coordinate a regional participation network as well as ...
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octomusings: July 2009
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Musings of a Methodist Octogenarian. Friday, 31 July 2009. Tiny church wins £10,000 survival prize. An Anglican church attended by just 22 people has won a £10,000 award to help it continue to exist. St Andrew's Church in South Warnborough in Hampshire has won the Country Life magazine Village Church for Village Life Award. The 12th century church was in poor condition until the church asked for help from the South Warnborough Gentlemen's Working Club. Source: Daily Telegraph (29/7). Sunday, 26 July 2009.