Church without Walls
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Encounters with God in Southwest Scotland - going beyond the walls of conventional churchianity to commune with God in unexpected ways and places.
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ChurchWoW is an informal ministry drawing on a rich heritage of Christian traditions to create new spaces for spiritual exploration, without the constraints of more organised religion. Join us to find a practice that's honest, open, and genuinely yours, no matter where you are on your journey.
In our contemplative worship for Advent on Friday, we focused on Mary's role as God Bearer and reflected on any areas where we felt God challenging us to say 'Yes' to a role in bringing his Light into a dark world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdgH...
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In our contemplative worship for Advent on Friday, we focused on Mary's role as God Bearer and reflected on any areas where we felt God challenging us to say 'Yes' to a role in bringing his Light into a dark world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdgH...
No Friday Zoom meditation this week, as we will be meeting in person for our regular First Friday contemplative gathering in Sacred Heart Church, continuing the theme of 'Into the Light' with a look at Mary's remarkable 'Yes' to God.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
No Friday Zoom meditation this week, as we will be meeting in person for our regular First Friday contemplative gathering in Sacred Heart Church, continuing the theme of 'Into the Light' with a look at Mary's remarkable 'Yes' to God.
Advent: the world waits for a miracle!
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Advent: the world waits for a miracle!
Coming soon - we will be unveiling details of our new Worship in the Wild project, combining in person gatherings with digital interaction. Learning to read the Book of Creation together.
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Coming soon - we will be unveiling details of our new Worship in the Wild project, combining in person gatherings with digital interaction. Learning to read the Book of Creation together.
I often moan about the commercialisation of Christmas. It dawned on me that I'm looking from the wrong angle. How often does everyone focus on a topic which opens the way to introduce the good news of a God who cares so much about suffering humanity that he stepped into history to make a difference?
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I often moan about the commercialisation of Christmas. It dawned on me that I'm looking from the wrong angle. How often does everyone focus on a topic which opens the way to introduce the good news of a God who cares so much about suffering humanity that he stepped into history to make a difference?
"O God of truth and justice,
our hearts are heavy with lament
for the ways your church has become
a shield for cruelty,
instead of a sanctuary for mercy...
Expose every lie we have baptised
(and) restore your church to the shape of Christ"
our hearts are heavy with lament
for the ways your church has become
a shield for cruelty,
instead of a sanctuary for mercy...
Expose every lie we have baptised
(and) restore your church to the shape of Christ"
Rev. Benjamin R. Cremer (@brcremer)
God,
We come before you tired and betrayed
from witnessing a Christianity
that so often refuses to look like Christ.
We confess our weariness
from watching your name bent and twisted
to sanctif...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"O God of truth and justice,
our hearts are heavy with lament
for the ways your church has become
a shield for cruelty,
instead of a sanctuary for mercy...
Expose every lie we have baptised
(and) restore your church to the shape of Christ"
our hearts are heavy with lament
for the ways your church has become
a shield for cruelty,
instead of a sanctuary for mercy...
Expose every lie we have baptised
(and) restore your church to the shape of Christ"
In the Celtic (and Orthodox) traditions, the season of Advent lasts for 40 days. So we started our series of Zoom reflections this evening, continuing each Friday until Christmas. This is the prayer we will be using to conclude each session, plus a poem and highlights from today's Bible reading.
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
In the Celtic (and Orthodox) traditions, the season of Advent lasts for 40 days. So we started our series of Zoom reflections this evening, continuing each Friday until Christmas. This is the prayer we will be using to conclude each session, plus a poem and highlights from today's Bible reading.
"We will remember them"
But how many lessons could we learn from them, but choose to forget?
#prayforpeace
But how many lessons could we learn from them, but choose to forget?
#prayforpeace
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November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
"We will remember them"
But how many lessons could we learn from them, but choose to forget?
#prayforpeace
But how many lessons could we learn from them, but choose to forget?
#prayforpeace
I've noticed a trend with some churches recently to advertise their services by headlining not just the preacher, but the worship leader. Which to me feels a bit like they are marketing a performance. It seems kind of wrong to be giving star billing to particular ministers (servants). Am I wrong?
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I've noticed a trend with some churches recently to advertise their services by headlining not just the preacher, but the worship leader. Which to me feels a bit like they are marketing a performance. It seems kind of wrong to be giving star billing to particular ministers (servants). Am I wrong?
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In the light of yesterday's abomination from the US Dept of War, a reflection on the true meaning of the Lord's Prayer.
To whom it may concern
The profound significance of the Lord's Prayer
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November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In the light of yesterday's abomination from the US Dept of War, a reflection on the true meaning of the Lord's Prayer.
I took the Anglican Spectrum Test and it thinks I'm a "A Sola-Fide Enjoying Crypto-Liberal"! (Tho I didn't tick sola fide!) Find out your theological alignment: anglican-quiz.vercel.app
Anglican Spectrum Test - Discover Your Theological Alignment
Take the Anglican Three Values Quiz to discover your theological alignment between Catholic, Protestant, and Liberal traditions. Get a personalized title and historical figure match.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I took the Anglican Spectrum Test and it thinks I'm a "A Sola-Fide Enjoying Crypto-Liberal"! (Tho I didn't tick sola fide!) Find out your theological alignment: anglican-quiz.vercel.app
On All Soul's Day, we honour the memory of those we have loved and lost, celebrating their lives and keeping them alive in our thoughts & memories. We also offer support and love to all who mourn, remembering that grief is something we carry with us for the rest of our lives, each in their own way.
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
On All Soul's Day, we honour the memory of those we have loved and lost, celebrating their lives and keeping them alive in our thoughts & memories. We also offer support and love to all who mourn, remembering that grief is something we carry with us for the rest of our lives, each in their own way.
I think this speaks deeply to the Christian idea of vocation. We accept God's call on our lives even though we can have no idea of what lies ahead, reliant on Him to guide our steps even when there is no clear path to follow, or map to navigate by.
October 25 is the date of the Council of Elrond and, therefore, the date on which Frodo utters one of my favorite lines in all of literature.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
October 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I think this speaks deeply to the Christian idea of vocation. We accept God's call on our lives even though we can have no idea of what lies ahead, reliant on Him to guide our steps even when there is no clear path to follow, or map to navigate by.
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October 25 is the date of the Council of Elrond and, therefore, the date on which Frodo utters one of my favorite lines in all of literature.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
October 25 is the date of the Council of Elrond and, therefore, the date on which Frodo utters one of my favorite lines in all of literature.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.”
That’s all we can ever do, I think: decide what to do with the time that is given us.
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God of justice and kindness,
we bring before You those who cry out.
The weary, the silenced and the wronged.
Give them courage to keep going, and raise up voices to speak out with them.
Amen.
we bring before You those who cry out.
The weary, the silenced and the wronged.
Give them courage to keep going, and raise up voices to speak out with them.
Amen.
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
God of justice and kindness,
we bring before You those who cry out.
The weary, the silenced and the wronged.
Give them courage to keep going, and raise up voices to speak out with them.
Amen.
we bring before You those who cry out.
The weary, the silenced and the wronged.
Give them courage to keep going, and raise up voices to speak out with them.
Amen.
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I am hearing just when people were optimistic for an end to hostilities, Kyiv is experiencing the worst night of bombing yet. No casualties reported yet. Please pray!
October 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I am hearing just when people were optimistic for an end to hostilities, Kyiv is experiencing the worst night of bombing yet. No casualties reported yet. Please pray!
I am hearing just when people were optimistic for an end to hostilities, Kyiv is experiencing the worst night of bombing yet. No casualties reported yet. Please pray!
October 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I am hearing just when people were optimistic for an end to hostilities, Kyiv is experiencing the worst night of bombing yet. No casualties reported yet. Please pray!
Strange how the 'Christian Right' use 'woke' as a term of abuse when the Bible itself tells us to 'wake up and smell the roses', and shine the light of God's love and righteousness to expose the works of darkness. (Eph 2)
“Wake up, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
“Wake up, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Strange how the 'Christian Right' use 'woke' as a term of abuse when the Bible itself tells us to 'wake up and smell the roses', and shine the light of God's love and righteousness to expose the works of darkness. (Eph 2)
“Wake up, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
“Wake up, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
Recently, I gained a new follower on my substack account who was very eager to chat with me and learn more about my background; she loved my articles and wanted to be my friend. Then I mentioned having lost my *husband* and I've not heard from her since!
October 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Recently, I gained a new follower on my substack account who was very eager to chat with me and learn more about my background; she loved my articles and wanted to be my friend. Then I mentioned having lost my *husband* and I've not heard from her since!
'But there's only a handful of us... what difference will that make?' Interestingly, every major move of God over the ages seems to have started with a handful of ordinary people, not quite sure what they were doing, getting together to pray. Don't know how, or what to pray? Then just ask God!
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
'But there's only a handful of us... what difference will that make?' Interestingly, every major move of God over the ages seems to have started with a handful of ordinary people, not quite sure what they were doing, getting together to pray. Don't know how, or what to pray? Then just ask God!
It is encouraging to see an upsurge in commitment to prayer in many churches and christian communities in this country and elsewhere.
I strongly believe that this is vital at this time of upheaval and uncertainty, and can make a real difference in our own lives, our communities, and the wider world.
I strongly believe that this is vital at this time of upheaval and uncertainty, and can make a real difference in our own lives, our communities, and the wider world.
The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 19 October is "Keep on Wrestling!"
📖 Genesis 32 verses 22-32
📖 Luke 18 verses 1-8
🙏 Jesus taught that we ought always to pray and not lose heart. We've added a new page on our website all about prayer: mandwchurch.org.uk/prayer
📖 Genesis 32 verses 22-32
📖 Luke 18 verses 1-8
🙏 Jesus taught that we ought always to pray and not lose heart. We've added a new page on our website all about prayer: mandwchurch.org.uk/prayer
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It is encouraging to see an upsurge in commitment to prayer in many churches and christian communities in this country and elsewhere.
I strongly believe that this is vital at this time of upheaval and uncertainty, and can make a real difference in our own lives, our communities, and the wider world.
I strongly believe that this is vital at this time of upheaval and uncertainty, and can make a real difference in our own lives, our communities, and the wider world.
For your prayerful consideration and intercession; a statement from Christian leaders in Jeruasalem.
#peaceinpalestine
#peaceinpalestine
October 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For your prayerful consideration and intercession; a statement from Christian leaders in Jeruasalem.
#peaceinpalestine
#peaceinpalestine
Taking the advice of St Teresa, most of our gatherings allow space for silence to allow our souls to commune wordlessly with our Creator.
This is particularly true of our First Friday gatherings, but will also be reflected in our monthly Prayers for Peace.
#praywithoutceasing
This is particularly true of our First Friday gatherings, but will also be reflected in our monthly Prayers for Peace.
#praywithoutceasing
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Taking the advice of St Teresa, most of our gatherings allow space for silence to allow our souls to commune wordlessly with our Creator.
This is particularly true of our First Friday gatherings, but will also be reflected in our monthly Prayers for Peace.
#praywithoutceasing
This is particularly true of our First Friday gatherings, but will also be reflected in our monthly Prayers for Peace.
#praywithoutceasing