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Month: October 2018

Sabbath rest

October 29, 2018 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

Can some of the most ancient texts in our Bible still speak to our modern culture about the need for rest and renewal? Over the last few months, I have explored with various congregations in my area the meaning and importance of ‘the Sabbath’. This is a concept referred to throughout our scriptures, which has … Continue reading Sabbath rest

Oscar Romero: an outspoken saint

October 21, 2018October 19, 2018 / Geoffrey Farrar / 1 Comment

This is the sermon I preached today at Holy Trinity Roehampton Anglican Church, part of the Roehampton Ecumenical Parish. The set texts for this this day were Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark 10:35-40. It was inspired, though, by the recent canonisation of the Central American priest and martyr Oscar Romero. James and John in our lesson … Continue reading Oscar Romero: an outspoken saint

Forgiveness and repentance

October 17, 2018 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

This is the sermon I delivered at Barnes Methodist Church on Prison Sunday. This is the Sunday each year that churches of all denominations are invited to reflect upon the life and work of our prisons, and all those affected by crime - both victims and perpetrators. Introduction On this Prison Sunday, there are many text … Continue reading Forgiveness and repentance

One flesh

October 7, 2018October 7, 2018 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

This is the sermon I delivered today at Putney Methodist Church. The set text, which is reproduced below, was Mark 10:2-16. Introduction The lectionary is the name that we give to the scripture readings appointed for regular acts of public worship across the Christian Church. Every Sunday of the year, there are set passages from … Continue reading One flesh

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