Tag Archives: Holy Communion

Why communion without a human “priest” is still communion.

Posted on November 3, 2016 by neilrobbie

There was once a prisoner in solitary confinement who had lived a notoriously evil life since rejecting the Christian faith of his parents, who had baptised him as a child. He had been caught, tried, found guilty of his crimes … Continue reading →

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Holy Communion in a Venn Diagram

Posted on November 2, 2016 by neilrobbie

My sabbatical studies this summer focused on the theology and liturgy of the Communion Service in the Book of Common Prayer. One of the books which I found most helpful was Michael Horton’s A Better Way – rediscovering the drama of God-centred … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical Day 81: Project complete

Posted on September 8, 2016 by neilrobbie

I have finished (woop-woop) the three parts of my study guide, “Why should I go to church?” My aim is is to give people an understanding of God’s part and our part in the service of holy communion. The guide sets out the way … Continue reading →

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Edible Words: a project for ministers

Posted on July 17, 2008 by neilrobbie

My friend James Oakley and I started a website last year with the aim of developing a library of short exhortations or meditations from the bible for use before communion or baptism. The site is called Edible Words and the … Continue reading →

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