Musings on faith, society and whatever else gets me going from one of a tradition of turbulent clerics.
Here is a chance to help me. My church in Bideford is in the practice of lighting candles during Advent. We link this with singing an appropriate song to take us through Advent. I tend to find a different one each year. But this year I am devoid of inspiration.
posted by Paul Martin at 3:10 PM
I am a 52 year old Methodist minister based in Nottingham having served as a layworker on Isle of Man and a minister in Bideford. Married to the long suffering Andrea for 22 years, we have two great children. James is 18 years old and Kaye is 16 years old. I am theologically a liberal evangelical. I believe that faith influences political judgements so I am a convinced believer that it is imperative to support the poor and the powerless and to seek to promote their interests above all others.If this puts me on the left so be it. The views on my personal blog are mine alone and do not represent those of the Methodist Church or any of the congregations that I serve.
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This year we are singing a verse from "Star Child" each week, in The Faith We Sing. Last year we used "Come Now O Prince of Peace," also in The Faith We Sing.
6:45 PM
I know what you mean about the Holly and the Ivy, our church uses it and having heard it for ten years now I really do wish we could change it but I don't feel brave enough to stick my head over the parapet.
6:48 PM
Let all mortal flesh keep silent- I love using this during advent even though it isn't an advent hymn...
10:22 PM
Thanks guys.
I shall have to get the hymnbook you refer to Beth for future years.
this year I am using one entitled "Deep in darkness we begin." It goes to tune of As with gladness men of old.
5:13 PM
Paul, I would love the words to the Deep in darkness we begin...
where might i find it?
Karin Tunnell, UMC pastor in Odessa, Delaware USA
4:36 PM
Hi Karin,
Try here.
Any problems please email me
4:42 PM
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