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On yer bike
As someone who has always enjoyed cycling and valued it’s importance as a contributor to both the health of individuals and the climate, I have kept my eyes open to positive signs of cycling in Bury whilst on pilgrimage. And it doesn’t come much more impressive than the Ramsbottom Rake. Starting by Ramsbottom library and Continue reading
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Young people these days
It’s probably the case that every generation of young people will find themselves questioned and dismissed by their elders. And it’s no different right now; the challenges they face may be different, but young people will always need adults with a different perspective. As I have been on pilgrimage to Bury, it has been encouraging Continue reading
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A church for all the nations
We hear more and more about how the Church is growing across the world, in so many nations. Indeed some of the fastest growth is in the places where you might least expect it, like Iran. But what does that mean for the church in Bury? As I visited different parts of the church in Continue reading
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A momentary pause
Many of us these days are constantly on the move, whether it’s from one meeting to another, from one place to another, from one social media post to another, from one day to another, and never really finding time to pause One of the joys of the pilgrimage walks around Bury has been that there Continue reading
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It’s just full of charity shops
It’s a common thing these days to hear criticism of the state of our high streets, often with the phrase, “It’s just full of charity shops and…..”. Well, I have seen plenty of charity shops on my pilgrimage to Bury and I think that there is a different story to tell. Charity shops are sites Continue reading
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How many churches in Bury?
Since I have started my pilgrimage and been explaining it to people, I have often been asked, “Are you going to visit all the churches?”, which, of course, begs the question, “How many churches are there in Bury?” And for the purpose of the pilgrimage, Bury means the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. I am a Continue reading
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When I think of Bury….
I wonder what you think about when you think of Bury. Perhaps, you have lived in the town all your life or perhaps you are a new arrival, or perhaps you have never been. The most fundamental call on my life is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all Continue reading
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Just go will you?
What if God is just asking his church to go? I already thought going was important, but after four weeks of going, I am all the more convinced that God wants, needs, and invites his people to go. Jesus says: “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19, NIV). We call it The Great Continue reading
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Lord, teach us to pray
So, walking around Bury on pilgrimage is already providing much opportunity to pray. But how to pray, for people and places? One approach that I learned from the good people at LICC was to adapt part of the Lord’s Prayer to the situation you are in. So, here’s my version that I have been using Continue reading
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Why pilgrimage? Why Bury?
So, a Saturday morning in February. I am praying. And the thought comes – ‘pilgrimage’. And then another thought comes – ‘to Bury’. Is that you God? Or just another one of my bright ideas? And, now it’s Monday morning. And I am on the Lectio 365 App I use for morning devotions and they Continue reading
About Me
Hi. I am John. I am currently on pilgrimage to Bury. This blog is a collection of my reflections along the way. Hope you enjoy it.
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