Strange as it may sound, the pub after church is such an important part of what we do. It is not just about hanging out together, it is where people get to know each other and where new folks start to feel part of things. It’s not the only way that this stuff happens, but it itContinue reading “The pub after church.”
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Prayer for Homegroups
Homegroup Online 22nd April Homegroup Online 29th April During this time of social distancing we have put together a slightly more formal patter of evening prayer for our home groups. We find this works better given the limitations of Zoom, and allows everyone to participate one at a time. Online groups work best when oneContinue reading “Prayer for Homegroups”
40 Days of Rest
“Come unto me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest” I’m not sure what it was that Jesus saw in his disciples that moved him to say these lovely words, but in our treadmill of a culture, constantly taught to believe that life isn’t all we hoped for because weContinue reading “40 Days of Rest”
Thursday Night Football
Our new Thursday night football game kicks off tonight. Currently you can just turn up and play, we may have to get more organised if it gets more popular. For more details, and to sign up to the football mailing list go to our footy page.
Winter Nightshelter
One of the biggest projects we are involved in every year is the Islington churches winter nightshelter, which kicked off last night. 15 guests, warm beds, a hot meal and a cooked breakfast. It doesn’t sound too complicated, and it’s a privilege to be part of, but it takes a lot of volunteers. If you are inContinue reading “Winter Nightshelter”
What’s on this Christmas
Sunday 16th is our biggest service of the year. Our carol service is a celebration of all sorts of Christmas goodness, with beautiful singing, quiet reflection, simple worship, warm community and mulled wine and mince pies. It is a lovely event whether you are a regular or haven’t been to a church for ever. And there isContinue reading “What’s on this Christmas”
Exodus
Our sermon series this Autumn will be on the book of Exodus. It is an iconic story, and deeply formative not just for the rest of the bible, but for recent human history. We will start this sunday looking at the significance of this book in the bible and in our culture, and then workContinue reading “Exodus”
It’s official…
We’ve been using fairtrade products since the beginning, but now it’s official, and everyone loves a certificate. Fairtrade is just one aspect of trade justice, and members of Church on the Corner are involved in many others, but what we chose to spend our money on does have a meaningful impact on the world weContinue reading “It’s official…”
Summer 2012 – The Prayer that Jesus taught
Our familiarity with the Lord’s prayer often distracts us from its enormous significance. One of the key things which set Jesus apart was his prayerfulness, such that the disciples said to him teach us to pray like you. And his response was the prayer we know so well. It is a remarkable point of unity –Continue reading “Summer 2012 – The Prayer that Jesus taught”
Into Great Silence
This evening we are watching the film ‘Into great Silence’. A remarkable piece of cinema, probably not an easy watch, but a telling a insight into the lives of the Carthusian Monks. It sounds more like an endurance test than entertainment, yet this one-of-a-kind experience proves surprisingly immersive. Read the reviews here on Rotten Tomatoes.Continue reading “Into Great Silence”
Holy Week 2012
The events that make up the Easter Story are the most significant and dramatic in the Christian Year. From the 5th-9th April we will join together with fellow pilgrims from our church, our parish and our city at a rich variety of events. Each distinct and beautiful in their own way, each marking one of the greatContinue reading “Holy Week 2012”
What is the point of the Resurrection?
Our homegroups are starting a new series of discussions based on the excellent book ‘Surprised by Hope’. Tom Wright is the former Bishop of Durham, and a leading N.T. Scholar and his work on the implications of the Easter story, not just for the church but for the whole world, is inspiring. You can watchContinue reading “What is the point of the Resurrection?”
Ash Wednesday
Our Ash wednesday service marks the beginning of Lent. It is a solemn and beautiful service of reflection and contrition. The ashes at the centre of the service are a traditional reminder of our mortality, referencing Genesis 3 ‘for dust you are and to dust you will return’. It takes place on Wednesday 22nd FebruaryContinue reading “Ash Wednesday”
Lent 2012
We love this fast paced hard wired digital world with its breathless rush of creativity, opinion, noise and ideas. But there are addictive qualities to it, when through the constant stimulus we are in danger of losing the ability to sit still, to be quiet, to listen, even to sleep. For 40 days this lentContinue reading “Lent 2012”
Poetic Wisdom
Starting this week at Church, we are going to be spending time looking at the riches of wisdom in the Psalms. All too often relegated to source material for worship songs, the Psalmists are actually responsible for some of the most honest and vulnerable writings in the whole bible, they explore the heights and plumbContinue reading “Poetic Wisdom”
Classic Christian Books
Here is a good idea for the New Year. Some of the books which have had the biggest impact on the shape of contemporary Church are the first Christian books that people read. There is a real art to this kind of writing, aimed at those outside or on the threshold of faith. Their simplicityContinue reading “Classic Christian Books”
Carols by Candlelight
Great music, festive vibe, mulled wine and punchy preaching. Our Carol service is our biggest event of the year, and a great event to invite your friends and workmates to. You can download the invitation here.
Advent 2011
Our advent 2011 project is now live. Check back each morning for updates or follow by the magic of twitter.
Images of Eternity
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Our annual Advent project is now getting started. You can find out more here.
School of Prayer
Most of us were never taught how to pray. We just picked it up along the way by listening to those more experienced in the faith. And often the problem is we only learn the outward expressions of prayer. Even for those who have been taught, we tend to have a rather narrow view ofContinue reading “School of Prayer”
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