Feb
21

The Heart of Community

David Chambers on February 21st, 2010

Thought I would share this with you. It is my editorial for this months Church Magazine.  Although it refers to my own Church of St. David, Liverpool, I am sure it applies equally to other Churches.

This month sees the celebration of two Celtic Saints, David (our patron) on the 1st March and Patrick on [...]

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Dec
19

Not done yet – keep beating the climate change drum and ringing the bells

David Chambers on December 19th, 2009

The world was ready but it seems global leaders were not, and of course most of them are not walking but flying home …

So we need to be vigilant and keep up the pressure. It’s not done yet and the clock still goes on ticking. So keep on beating the drum and ringing the [...]

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Dec
8

Children Detained at Yarl’s Wood Denied St. Nicholas Visit

David Chambers on December 8th, 2009

The inspiration for the modern day Father Christmas – St Nicholas of Myra, was turned away at the gate of the Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre in Bedfordshire when he tried to deliver gifts to the children locked up inside.
Jolly Old St Nick brought with him £300 worth of gifts donated by several London churches [...]

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