We met in the bandstand as usual for our Sunday morning worship: welcome to what you cannot see to what you cannot control to what you cannot ignore to what you cannot hide from welcome the welcome is universal the entrance is free the invitation is open the hand is extended the time is now…….. Read more »
Posts By: Grayden Daniels
Constantine the Great
On Wednesday, 6th of June we met at Moca. Since it was a pleasant evening we sat outside to look at the life of Constantine and how his conversion to Christianity changed both the history of the world and the history of the church. The World of Constantine – power and empire. Constantine was born… Read more »
Franciscan Incarnational Theology
ThirdSpace met yesterday (Wednesday) evening at Holly House to learn about Franciscan Incarnational Theology. A member of our community introduced the subject, followed by questions and discussion. Incarnation instead of atonement. (Richard Rohr). Franciscans never believed that “blood atonement” was required for God to love us. Our teacher, John Duns Scotus (1266-1308), said Christ was… Read more »
Easter Sunday.
We met in the park on a bitterly cold Easter morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Our worship included contributions from most of those gathered, here are just a selection: Stand in a close circle Welcome friends to Third Space Jesus is risen All: He is risen indeed – Hallelujah Widened… Read more »
living peacefully on earth
Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation From the Center for Action and Contemplation Living Peacefully on Earth To live non-violently—both toward humans and nature—requires that we recognize God’s image in each living thing. We cannot be violent toward someone or something when we see the divine in them. My friend and nonviolent activist John Dear recently published… Read more »
Fairtrade & Fair Trade
Two weeks ago we were busy with events for Fairtrade Fortnight (26 Feb – 11 Mar 2018). During that time I came across this excellent article which I would like to share with you. Using the Fairtrade Mark. by Robin Roth, Traidcraft Chief Executive. In 2017 we have seen a number of announcements from… Read more »
Lenten Worship.
We met in the park on a mild early spring morning. Our worship focused on Lent with help from Richard Rohr and Dale Ryan. Call to worship Lord God, early in the morning when the world was young, you made life in all its beauty you gave birth to all we know. This morning,… Read more »
God, Jesus, the Bible and violence.
On Wednesday, 17th March we met at Moca to study the important topic of violence in the Bible. The scene was set with the following study; then followed a lively and very interesting discussion. God, Jesus, the Bible and violence. I’ve always found the violence in the Bible troubling – even when I was still… Read more »
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Yesterday our opening worship in the park began with a welcome: welcome to what you cannot see to what you cannot control to what you cannot ignore to what you cannot hide from welcome the welcome is universal the entrance is free the invitation is open the hand is extended the time is now….. welcome… Read more »
Pigeons and Pentecost
This morning (28/5/17) we met in the park under a wonderful weeping beech tree just by the river. It was particularly lovely to welcome old friends and so our opening litany of thanksgiving (see previous post) was especially meaningful in giving thanks for reunions. The birdsong that accompanied our worship was just amazing! Because we are… Read more »
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