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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 4h

This week's Night Prayer with Examen starts in just over an hour - 8.45pm UK time - on Zoom Or via FB Live at www.facebook.com/groups/churc... #rhythmofprayer

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Introducing the Contemplative Collective - a new vision for a supportive online network for those who are interested in exploring the reflective/meditative side of Christian prayer and worship. Starting with a WhatsApp group, but hopefully developing a routine of regular virtual chapel events.

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Homo Nudus @homonudus.substack.com · 30/09/2026

I'm putting out feelers to see if there is any interest in an online community for people who want to explore creative approaches to contemplative worship. A regular Rhythm of Prayer led by folk from a variety of traditions. Reply or DM if this appeals! #prayer #worship #newmonasticism

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I've noticed a few 'Christian' Nationalist profiles using the motto 'Deus Vult' . Worth remembering that this slogan (in English, "God wills it") originates in the medieval Crusades - a holy war unleashed against the 'infidels' in Palestine bringing untold suffering to many thousands on both sides.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you are in Wigtown for the Festival, why not join us on Friday evening for a simple time of quiet reflection in words, music and silence - 6.30pm in Sacred Heart Church. All very welcome from all faith traditions and none. #wigtownbookfestival #contemplativeworship #Taize

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Festival Friday!

The Wigtown Book Festival is in town again, which means our October ‘First Friday’ event will be open to festival goers and locals alike. 6.30pm on 2nd October in Sacred Heart Church, f…

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our little town is flooded with visitors from all over the world this week for the annual Wigtown Book Festival. The churches have various things planned, and we at CWOW have our regular First Friday contemplative worship gathering this Friday - 2nd of 2 Season of Creation offerings.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All our regular activities are open to all-comers - regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other personal characteristic. However, members of the GBTQ community might be interested in the safe space we have started specifically for 'men who like men' www.facebook.com/groups/mensc... #gaychristian

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Please note the updated start day for our series of weekly Night Prayer gatherings on Zoom - now starting Monday *28th* September (a week later than originally advertised).

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Starting 21st Sept, we will be running a weekly rhythm of prayer on Zoom and FB Live every Monday utntil Xmas, at 8.45pm (UK time), based around a simple form of Night Prayer, and including an Examen-style reflection on the past week and setting intentions for the week ahead. Links etc. to follow.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Our monthly 'First Friday' gathering for September (4th) will focus around the theme of the Creator and His Creation - and our role within that scheme. And will include a quote from the Gospel of Thomas, as well as a challenging poem from my favourite Anglican priest (or one of them) Rev Jon Swales.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Visited a new church today. A large, beautiful Anglican parish church - classic Georgian architecture, well preserved and presented. But barely 2 dozen in the congregation. A rather lack lustre 'middle anglican' service, and no one making any attempt to welcome a newcomer. I prob won't visit again.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

In a thread on Facebook about redundant churches, I came across a post from a young Muslim man, highlighting something I was vaguely aware of about the Muslim community. The emphasis on alms giving, and community support for the poor and struggling. In so many cases, we Christians could learn a lot!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I am getting increasingly distressed by the amount of utter garbage being spouted under the guise of 'Restoring Christian Values' and 'protecting Christian freedoms' - largely from people who wouldn't be able to quote the Sermon on the Mount if you offered them £1million!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are intending starting up a weekly 'Rhythm of Prayer' from September via Zoom and/or FB Live. If you would like to join us, please give an indication of times/days that suit so I can try and come up with the most convenient option. (UK based, so '9pm Eastern' is not an option I'm afraid!)

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Sharing the poem we used as a launch pad for our meditation at tonight's Contemplative Worship gathering as people seemed to find it particularly helpful. I thoroughly recommend a browse thro some of Jon's other writings, which can be very powerful and profound, while also very down-to-earth.

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After the Noise

Do not come to me nowin the rush.Not in the swell of the room.Not in the chasefor one more high place,one more momentto prove you are here.I am tiredof mistaking intensityfor presence.Tired of thinkin...

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

At our Lammas gathering in the Wild yesterday, we took rubbings of the ancient standing stones and made them into a cross, reminding ourselves that, before the Bible and Jesus, our ancestors were seeking for answers in the 1st Book of God - the wonders of creation in the sky, the earth and seasons.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Bible tells us that in the past, God spoke to humanity in many ways at different times and places, but now He has spoken to us definitively through His Son. The Logos. The living and definitive eternal Word. Yet so often Christians appeal again and again to verses taken from

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Last Sunday's Gospel reading included one of my favourite parables: the Kingdom of Heaven likened to yeast spreading through a large measure of flour. What was dry and inedible, ready to blow away in the wind, is transformed, integrated & expanded into the dough of a loaf, ready to feed the hungry.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From J Swales Unite the Kingdom "Thomas kneels. Yes, Lord. Safety. Peace. Justice. But how? Whose? And what does unity mean when voices clash so fiercely? He prays: Christ, show us a unity not crafted in statements, not shouted in streets, but broken in bread, poured in wine, birthed at your table."

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's almost time for our next quarterly Worship in the Wild gatherings - this Saturday at Drumtroddon Stones near Port William, marking the start of harvest at Lammastide. An informal time to pause, reflect and give thanks for all God's goodness - in the midst of his beautiful creation

Worship in the Wild for Lammas - 2pm Saturday 1st August at Drumtroddan Stones, Port William

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm away for the w'end. Went to morning service at a small cofe church on a housing estate. Was greeted with a bacon roll: "It's cafe church this morning, so just join a table". Turned out it was just a scaled down 'normal' service sat around tables; cafe church should surely be more than that?

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Two firsts for me at church this morning. I've been asked to lead the opening prayers, and I'm taking my first 'shift' on the AV desk (all the regulars are on holiday and I had a crash course last week). Guess which role has me panicking!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

People sometimes say 'I can't believe in a God who created people he claimed to love, then condemned them to Hell and had kill his own son on the cross to pay the penalty to free them from the results of doing what he knew they would do'. If that's you, you're not alone!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I recently commented on a post from Christian Concern expressing concern abt upcoming anti-conversion therapy legislation in the UK. I immediately got a reply telling me how important it was to help people change in line with God's will, and hoping one day I would come to a saving faith in Jesus.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It seems the Prime Minister-in-waiting has appointed a former chair of Friends of Israel (and Blairite cabinet minister) as his chief of staff. Don't expect Burnham to oppose the ongoing genocide in Palestine, or to reverse the restrictions on pro-Palestinian protests at home.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

To whoever needs to hear this; the Zionist regime of Israel no more represents the faith of the Jewish people than 'Christian Nationalism' represents the Way of Jesus Christ. Both are perversions based on fear, hatred and, above all the dominance of a powerful 'elite'.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

At my 'second home' (caravan) nr carlisle today so worshipping with a local church; I phoned ahead to make sure the service times as a couple of weeks ago I turned up and the church was locked with no explanation on the door or on Facebook. 5th Sun joint service apparently; not v. visitor friendly!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Yesterday on my virtual challenge in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians I reached Jericho - roughly 1/4 of the way to my destination in S Gaza. Please visit my fundraiser page and consider donating whatever you can to this vital cause. medicalaidforpalestinians.enthuse.com/pf/anthony-d...

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NakedPastor @nakedpastor.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

One of my saddest but truest cartoons. Some say I cause more division by pointing out the division. As if ignoring it makes it disappear. But it doesn’t for those who are hurting. Let’s be brave: see it, name it, speak it, then fix it.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

During June and July our regular activities will be scaled back a little as I take a bit of a break, but First Friday and Prayers for Peace will take place at the usual time and place, tho slightly simplified for now. To receive our monthly newsletter, contact me with your email address.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I set off today, Nakba Day, from Nablus in the North of the West Bank on my 186km virtual walk to South Gaza. Follow my journey, and contribute if you can to raise funds for vital medical support for the victims of the ongoing war in the region. Next stop, Jericho!

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Support Anthony's Stride for Palestinians 2026

I am striding for health, I am striding for dignity, I am striding for Palestinians. Please donate to my page and help me support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) as they remain for the Palestinian

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thought for the day... Jesus said 'five sparrows are sold for a few pence, but not one of them falls to the ground without you Father noticing. And you are far more valuable. When human life seems cheap (esp if you are the 'wrong' colour, or religion, or gender) that is something imp. to remember.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Election day for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments, and in many local councils across England. Please use your vote, and vote prayerfully and responsibly, rather than in response to sensationalist claims and counterclaims.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

At our Prayers for Peace on Monday we will pray for reconciliation & mutual respect within British society, for an end to divisive political propaganda, for protection of civil liberties. As well as for areas of war & conflict across the globe. 12.15pm 11/5 Sacred Heart, Wigtown, or wherever you are

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I've got a busy few days ahead of me. Our regular monthly contemplative gathering is tomorrow evening, and then Saturday brings the second of our quarterly Worship in the Wild seasonal celebrations. I was panicking at the start of the week, but it all seems to have fallen into place rather well!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Due to the vagaries of the calendar, we have 2 gathering within 2 days this month; our monthly First Friday contemplative worship in Wigtown Catholic Church on 1st May, then our quarterly Worship in the Wild event by the sea near Garlieston on Saturday 2nd. Could be a hard decision for some!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Thought for the Day. Sometimes we forget 'Christ' is not Jesus' surname. It's a descriptor of who and what he is; 'the anointed one' - as explained in Acts 10:38... 'God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power... (to heal and to save)... for God was with him'. Come Holy Spirit!

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The real Good News is not about going to Heaven when you die, but about releasing heaven right now. The Kingdom of Heaven is already within and among us, but sadly many Christians never really start to experience it. We can be so concerned with the hereafter that we miss out on the here and now.

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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

3rd Sunday of Easter. Christ is still risen. Our Gospel introduces us to a couple of disciples who haven't quite grasped it. But He meets with them and their hearts, like Wesley's, are strangely warmed; may we each of us meet in a real way with Christ who conquered death and brings new life & hope.

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Rev Darren Jalland @oldmacharrev.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Love transcends borders, race, nationality and everything else people use to divide us. My speech at today's Unity Rally against fascism in Aberdeen. youtube.com/watch?v=_9WV...

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Love is for all - My speech at the Aberdeen Unity Rally

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