I had the pleasure of taking Holy Communion to one of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. There were six of the residents at what turned out to be, for me, a very moving service. As it was likely to be … [Read more...]
Mr Bean — Nativity Scene
December 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Here is another Nativity sketch. In this one, Mr Bean recreates the nativity using toys in a shop at Christmas. It comes from Merry Christmas Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson, as Mr Bean, is guaranteed to raise a smile on my … [Read more...]
The Beatbox Nativity
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here is a somewhat different telling of the Christmas Story. The Beatbox Nativity is a video written and produced by vicar and beatboxer Gavin Tyte (aka TyTe). The Nativity Factor competition, organised by ITN, was the … [Read more...]
Bethlehemian Rhapsody
December 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
This delightful parody written by Mark Bradford and directed by Darla Robinson tells the Christmas story in a new....and UNIQUE....way that will touch the hearts of generations to come. … [Read more...]
The Christmas Story
December 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
I came across this really delightful rendition of the Christmas Story on YouTube. It was made by St Paul's Arts & Media, a collective of individuals who have an interest in exploring arts and media and how it relates to … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
January 28, 2011 By
I was intrigued when I looked at the Nativity set (which will be put away at Candlemas next week) in Godmanchester Church while I was there yesterday. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh would be normal; but a Bounty?! I … [Read more...]
Retooning the Nativity
January 3, 2011 By
The story of Christ's birth has been passed down from generation to generation. As time has passed, in efforts to relay the story to others, man has perhaps taken some creative license with the events of the Nativity. … [Read more...]
The Digital Story of the Nativity
December 23, 2010 By
This video appears to have been doing the rounds for a week or two, but I've only just discovered it, so apologies if you've already seen it. I think it's a really clever retelling of the nativity story using social … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
January 8, 2010 By
Here is a picture of the Nativity set we have at Godmanchester Church. They're really quite beautiful figures, though, I'm sure, not very lifelike -- much too white. The crib will remain in Church now until Candlemas. … [Read more...]
Four Minute Nativity
December 24, 2008 By
Four Minute Nativity Movie from the Churches Advertising Network's 2007 Christmas campaign - www.secondlifechance.co.uk - The Nativity, possibly like you've never seen before. As featured on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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