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Is there any point in praying?

Posted on 23rd October 2019 by Jonathan Clatworthy

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Why worship?

Posted on 1st December 2018 by Jonathan Clatworthy

A short while ago I was asked to explain the point of worship to my local Philosophy in Pubs group, many of whom are atheists and don’t see the point. Reflecting on it made me realise why I’m uncomfortable with … Continue reading →

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New directions for the church 1: whose kingdom come?

Posted on 14th May 2018 by Jonathan Clatworthy

You may or may not have noticed, but we are now in the middle of a ‘global wave of prayer’ initiated by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, under the name ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. This is the first of a … Continue reading →

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Why pray for the poor at Christmas?

Posted on 25th December 2013 by Jonathan Clatworthy

And because this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in his name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed… So prayed the congregation at King’s College Cambridge as … Continue reading →

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