In the last week the Church of England has published four substantial papers intended to provide theological, legal, and doctrinal clarity on matters arising from the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process. They cover everything from the nature of doctrine itself (GS Misc 1429), to the doctrine of marriage and the Prayers of Love… Continue reading Doctrine or Discrimination? Why the Church of England’s Advice Misses the Heart of the Gospel
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“The Stones Would Shout Out” – Palm Sunday: a protest that became a movement
A homily delivered at Open Table, St John Waterloo on Sunday 13 April 2025 on the Palm Gospel (Luke 19:28-40, Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem). Opening Prayer: Loving God, we gather today as your beloved people, fearfully and wonderfully made. As we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, fill our hearts with your radical love. Let… Continue reading “The Stones Would Shout Out” – Palm Sunday: a protest that became a movement
Transformation, Resurrection, Belonging and Mission – four meanings of Christ’s Baptism and our own
A homily delivered on Sunday 12 January 2025 at St Mary Magdalene, Munster Square, London NW1 (11:00) and Open Table Central London, St John Waterloo, SE1 (18:00) on John’s Proclamation and Baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) The Gospel today brings us to the Jordan river, 30 years after Jesus was born, where expectation hangs… Continue reading Transformation, Resurrection, Belonging and Mission – four meanings of Christ’s Baptism and our own
“I am the bread of life”, a homily on Jesus’s nourishing love
Open Table, St John Waterloo, Sunday 11 August 2024 Trinity 11 – Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51 “I am the bread of life” That is quite a declaration from our Saviour. “whoever comes to me will never be hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” This was the first of the “I am”… Continue reading “I am the bread of life”, a homily on Jesus’s nourishing love
“Peace be with you” – a homily on radical inclusion
Open Table, St John Waterloo, Sunday 14 April 2024 Easter 2 – Gospel: Luke 24:36-48 As we gather this evening for our Open Table service, full of warmth, welcome and inclusion here at St John’s, we come with our own unique experiences, our struggles, and our joys. As queer Christians, we often come to Church… Continue reading “Peace be with you” – a homily on radical inclusion
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” – a homily on discipleship
St Mary Magdalene Munster Square (11:00) Open Table, St John Waterloo (18:00) Sunday 14 January 2024 Epiphany 2 – Gospel: John 1:43-end Can anything good come out of Nazareth? That was Nathanael’s sceptical response to Philip’s invitation to meet Jesus the one he said was prophesied in the Law and by the Prophets. Can anything… Continue reading “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” – a homily on discipleship
Time for change that will bring a more equal share in God’s kingdom for everyone – a homily on the parable of the wicked tenants
In a departure to my usual occasional blog posts, this one records the first time on which I have preached in church and hopefully will be the first of several such posts where I have the opportunity to publish homilies and sermons as I begin to explore my vocation towards ordained ministry. I hope readers… Continue reading Time for change that will bring a more equal share in God’s kingdom for everyone – a homily on the parable of the wicked tenants
C. E. Lord OBE 