Simon Cross
Simon the is Chair of PCN Britain
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Progressive reflections on the lectionary #12
Luke 24:36-48 Post resurrection appearances
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #11
John 20:19-31 The trouble with doubting Thomas
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #10
Mark 16: 1-8 Easter Sunday
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #9
Mark 11: 1-11 – Palm Sunday
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #8
John 12:20-33
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #7
John 3: 14-21
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #6
John 2: 13-22
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #5
Mark 8: 31-38
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #4
Mark 1:9-15 (The baptism of Jesus)
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #3
Mark 9: 2-9 (The transfiguration)
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #2
Luke 2: 22-40
Progressive reflections on the lectionary #1
Mark 1: 21-28
Honesty
Veteran author and evangelical stalwart Adrian Plass was in confessional mood when I interviewed him for the most recent edition of Progressive Voices. “Finally, at this stage in my life, I’m able to tell the truth about what I believe, and what I don’t believe in, and how I feel about God and, and all the other stuff...” He confided. Adding, “I told a lot of lies when I was younger…”
Together in Love and Faith
Chair of PCN Britain, Simon Cross reflects on the Bishop of Oxford's support for same-sex marriage.
Communion
I concluded a research project recently, part of which involved me listening to people who are involved in community action of one sort or another. Some support refugees, others work with the homeless, some run community football or youth clubs, and one simply goes walking with people. They are all working to make the world a better place to live in.