Thank you Bishop John . Merry Christmas

Does the lack of comment on this issue in three tell it's own story? I pray that ways can be found to introduce more people to Jesus, but I am less than convinced that this is the way. Their a few sadder sites to see than a for sale sign on a church wall.

Is this too little too late. To introduce generations of people who have not been brought up in Christian families and know little or nothing about Jesus will take more than FFM to put right. It might be better to encourage more people to take up ordained ministry, with curates serving in their parishes as they did in the 50's and 60's. More people could also be encouraged to come forward for reader ministry. At present the church relies heavily on committed life long Christians who for many years have played their part in trying to take their church forward in grace. Sometimes facing opposition from people who will not accept change and want 'their' church to do things the way they have always been done. Yes I agree something has to be done to 'grow God's church,' but diluting it even more could be a costly mistake. Unless of course it is just a cost cutting exercise.

Churches closing, congregations dwindling, team ministries, churches without permanent clergy. Several years ago we were told that team ministries was the answer. Now that has failed to grow our churches in numbers we are told that FFM is the answer. There are too many issues that need to be addressed in the c of E before launching headlong into this project.

The C of E has sat back for over 30 years and watched the decline and churches closing. Fit for Mission seems like clutching at straws.

Any context for this justice?

😬 *promosm*

Beautiful. Really struck home in my situation. Thank you.

Thanks be to God Amen.

Very beautiful

Superman was seen as enjoying sex with Lois (when she did not know it) in one of the films. So, I realised the modern film version of Superman is not the same as the comic strip I used to read as a teenager long ago. I decided the Lord did not want me to watch any more of these films. Yes he is an antichrist figure for sure.

Happy for you +John. You'll be missed in Essex though. Thank you for your support

Welcome to our great city

we welcome you into our Liverpool Diocese Church family! I am sure you will be warmly welcomed. God bless you in your future ministry here

I have never been to a church where music has been played throughout a sermon. The muzak in this message was totally unnecessary and extremely distracting.

She doesnt look much like a Bishop.to me.

Happy and Blessed Easter to you and all your love one!

Bishop Paul how are you today from lesley

Ok, Bev.. job done but try to speak from the heart and not the script next time..

What a wonderful message +Bev. Thank you for drawing us closer to Jesus through declaring Jesus.

Good contemporary message, watching from Australia. He is risen.

Bishop Paul Bayes last Sermon

Thank you for recording and sharing the hustings - and to all who took part. Sorry not to be there - great to be able to watch on playback - really helpful in the process of deciding who to vote for.

Beautiful thank you for sharing

Absolutely incredible, God bless you all 💜

Really grateful for your message Sue. We're doing our own thing for Advent, but my 2pm service today will benefit from your word. It's wonderful for them to be transported to the cathedral via zoom. Many listen on their landlines. Thanks again and I'm sure you will bless many, turning our focus from ourselves to Jesus and then out into serving those he is leading us to serve.

Love and Blessings

Great reflection, and especially topical - thanks!

Thank you Archdeacon Pete x

Well said Tabitha. Love the idea of stopping listening to ourselves and then talking to ourselves instead! The old idea of learning scripture verses helps us to give ourselves a good talking to!

Thank the Dean for the lovely readings Amen 🙏 Len