Andrew Dunlop

It’s early July so time for the Elland Society trustees meeting in its usual location of All Saints Church, Ripley, which means…. Facepalm Jesus!!!

What do you think she asked him for?

Church Army to shut down its Research Unit Independent analysis of church-plants and initiatives to finish

This is really sad, not least for the people who worked there, but the Church Army Research Unit provided a lot of excellent research partially into fresh expression and new forms of church that was valuable to me, and for shaping the national conversation.
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

I was inside and I can say that it really worked (although it certainly took me by surprise at the time)

The camera then followed her back inside and seamlessly onto the stage. It really worked. Whether they’re planning on doing this every night, I don’t know

I was inside. My first reaction was “what, she’s not inside with us” but the close camerawork and the big screen allowed us to experience close up the nuances of her performance, which was excellent throughout..

Glad to see the fivefold ministries branching out.

Chinese Bible donated to Chelmsford Oxfam shop sells for £56,280 Volunteers sifting through piles of donations recognised its potential value

The first complete Chinese Bible was donated to a charity shop in Chelmsford. The charity was expecting £800 for it. It went for £56000
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

There are some interesting clergy vacancies in the Rochester Diocese, including this post which includes Director of the St. Benedict’s centre for prayer and spirituality, alongside a half time vicar post. www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancie...

Meeting a local vicar this afternoon in his study. This is the sort of thing I like to see.

The title should be “The rest is p*ss-story”

I just passed my PhD viva yesterday, so I haven’t written any books since then!

I’m not quite sure why Jeremy Corbyn is standing touching this man’s back in this painting at Roehampton University !!

1960s chocolate wrapper found between books in Cambridge university library!

Chocolate Gone - Scandal.

I wander what Stewart, Stuart, Catherine, Kathryn, Katharine, Katrina, Catriona, Claire and Clare think about that.

There are several vacancies for clergy and lay in the Rochester Diocese including:
- Associate vicar: evangelical church in Tonbridge
- Rector in Gillingham
- Rector of small team (2 churches) nr Sevenoaks
- Project lead to kickstart a wellbeing project.
www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancies

America City, by Chris Beckett It’s a long time since I’ve written a blog on this site, let alone a book review, but I thought this book was worth reviewing. Chris Beckett rose to prominence with his excellent fictio…

I’d like to recommend Chris Beckett’s 2017 novel about an American populist leader who needless picks a fight with Canada. Once stories find purchase in a groups imagination, it doesn’t matter whether they are true or not…

I reviewed it briefly in 2019.

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hey quick question does Goliath win in that story

It was like downloading wisdom as he expertly talked through Jesus life and made links to how he used his experience, analysed, theologised and responded.

Let's Do Theology Resources for Contextual Theology by Laurie Green - Paperback / softback - 9780826425515 Buy Let's Do Theology Resources for Contextual Theology by Laurie Green Paperback / softback from Church House Bookshop - ISBN: 9780826425515

At the lay ministry training weekend in Rochester Diocese, the news students were being taught theological reflection by Laurie Green. I’ve never heard anyone teach the pastoral cycle quite so compellingly. chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978082...

Here’s a first-day-of-my-new-job photo from Rochester Cathedral.

Obituary: Former US President Jimmy Carter The US president struggled in the White House and served just one term, but later won a Nobel Peace prize.

Sad to hear of the death fo Jimmy Carter, one of the best ex-presidents there was. I met him on a plane once, back when he was a sprightly 77.

Jimmy Carter: From peanut farmer to US president and Nobel peace prize winner www.bbc.com/news/article...

I haven’t quite joined up the dots on this but I wonder if there is a link to the current issues over safeguarding too. Any thoughts?

In order to survive, the Holy Family fled. But others had to die in his place.

At some point the tyrant Herod would have had to stand before Jesus at the judgement. But knowing that would be little comfort for the mother whose child has just been killed.

YouTube video by Edward Murray Judith Weir: Illuminare, Jerusalem (Church of the Advent Choir)

I’ve been struck from the Christmas readings this year about Herod and ten killing of the children. He couldn’t find Jesus to kill, so he widened his options to all boys under 2 years in the hope he’d find him.

(Also inspired by hearing this yesterday youtu.be/LfjGmTt_krY?...)

Last meal at Ridley Hall
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duck parfait
Orange glazed goose
White chocolate Christmas pudding.

Queue’s forming for the 5th carol service of the year!

Rise Up in Praise by @tallandrew | Suno uplifting, acoustic, spiritual, worship song. Listen and make your own with Suno.

“Hallelujah, hearts rejoice, In his love we find our poise”!

An AI song generator creates a worship song. Theologically flimsy.

suno.com/song/18a07ad...

P 171 How to Do Theological Reflection: Thinking, Writing and Living Theologically - Grove Books Whether as part of theological study or simply in your own faith life, theological reflection is about engaging more deeply with God. It helps us understand

This was published two years ago today! A helpful little guide about theological reflection: grovebooks.co.uk/product/p-17...

YouTube video by HowYC How to… start a conversation with a young person?

How to start a conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b92E...

YouTube video by HowYC How To... Good Games to Play with Children

Games to play with children: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AUc...