Nigel Rawlinson
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Repent or Perish - Understanding the call to us from Jesus
Repent or Perish Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they...
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The Joy of Interfaith working
The Joy of Interfaith working Last night I had the joy of attending the Iftar, University of Bath, as a guest of the university’s Islamic Society. The Muslim community is in the season of Ramadan and the meal was to...
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How do we tackle Lent?
This week included Ash Wednesday, and now the start of Lent. We are forty days from Easter, and the period of Lent traditionally is a time for self-observance, prayer and fasting. It is a time of personal growth in faith. ...
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The reason for the hope that we have
The reason for the hope that we have Two contrasting events this week have inspired me to write this blog. In the Chaplaincy we have been hosting the Christian Union events week. The Chaplaincy functions as the morning meeting and...
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We help each other keep our spirits up!
This week I attended a service at Christ Church, Julian Road, Bath to welcome and install a newly appointed priest in charge. Heather is new to the diocese, and this was a great celebration. Christ Church plays an important part...
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Paul in Corinth, and his teaching on unity. “Unity and Diversity in the Body”
Paul in Corinth, and his teaching on unity. “Unity and Diversity in the Body” Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so...
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Press on, look ahead, eyes up
Today’s set reading from Philippians, for Holy Communion this morning, has a word of direction and encouragement for us, as the month gets underway. St Paul writes: “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of...
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Epiphany reflection - What can we learn from the shepherds and Magi?
Luke 2: 15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried...
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Dealing with Anxiety
Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) This week, university studying has started. The joy and exuberance of Welcome Week – the exciting noise of young people freshly away from home, discovering...
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Sanctuary and Journey: The foundation of Welcome Week
Psalm 84: 1-7 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow...