Theology - Parish of Harpenden

Deanery Lent Retreat

February 24, 2023 Kelvin Articles, Events, Lent, Theology

Deanery Lent Retreat: Join others across the deanery for a morning Lent retreat at St Mary’s Church, Kinsbourne Green, AL5 3QE, with a light lunch at the end.

The Revd Becky Leach from St Stephen’s Church, St Albans, will be our guest speaker. Time to pray and reflect.

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THE FATE OF THE DISCIPLES

March 2, 2022 HJB Articles, History, Theology

THOMAS martyred in 72AD at Chennai India. Remains in St. Thomas. Church Orton -Italy
MATTHEW Stabbed in the back by an assassin in Ethiopia on orders of the local king for criticising his life style. Remains in the cathedral at Salerno, Italy.
JAMES the Greater killed by he sword (Acts 12.2). Remains In St. James Church. Compostela Spain
JUDAS THADDEUS Killed with an arrow in Beirut 65 AD. Remains inSt.Basillica Rome
SIMON The Zealot was crucified in England about 65-70 AD Remains at St Basillica Rome
JUDAS ISCARIOT committed suicide
BARTHOLEMEW visited most countries across the Middle East but was beheaded in India. Remains in St. Bartholemew’s Church in Rome
PHILIP crucified in Egypt in 54 AD. Remains at St.Basillica Rome.
JOHN brother of James and gospel writer. Died from natural causes in 100 AD
JAMES the Lesser. Oldest disciple killed by stoning in 94 AD. Remains at St. Basillica Rome
ANDREW crucified on an X shape cross in Greece in 69 AD. Remains in the cathedral at Amalfi, Italy
PETER Martyred in Rome in 64 AD at the time of the great fire, partly organised by Emperor Nero. Remains in St.Basillica Rome

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THE ETERNAL CHRIST

February 15, 2022 HJB Articles, Theology

The Apostles Creed and the later Nicene Creed are two important documents of theological summary and history. Both creeds reveal historic Christian assumptions about who God is, and what is God doing. However there are aspects of the creeds that should be examined to help to define the difference in meaning of the names Jesus and Christ.

Apostles Creed. – “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell…”

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About the Parish

October 23, 2020 WebsiteAdministrator Community, Ministry, Mission, Theology

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Our mission is to build connections, encourage belonging, and share an appealing faith that grows a vibrant Christian community at every stage of life. We are an inclusive parish.

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