Between The Stools

Celebrate an 1000th birthday Meet king, martyr, former national patron saint who gave birth to England’s greatest abbey and inspired its greatest charter...and me Next service on 18th December: Creature Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We mark John Lennon's birth and peace messages with a Bed-In, asking what his life might mean from a spiritual perspective The text (not exactly what was broadcast) is here https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/10/09/lennon-service/ The guitar is me, improvising and with part of my own song Next month is Nov 20th, on Edmund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four and a bit East of England (ish) rebels with common ground - literally Text and pictures at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/09/04/rustic-rebels/ Next service on Oct 9th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From footpaths to work ethic, Elvis to parables, this challenges the growing trend of facelessness and what we see as independence Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/08/15/self-sufficiency-and-self-service/ No video this month Next month's service is on 4th Sept Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was the late Princess of Wales' role on Earth? Might it be more than co-incidence that she's named after a goddess? What would Diana's religion be? Books referred to: Diana - The Making of A Media Saint ed Linda Woodhead et al Diana- The Last Word Simone Simmons Music (not included for copyright) Sue Rinaldi Promise Land Next month's service is 14th August Do reach out if you'd like and need...

Although we’ll be thinking about Elizabeth II, this service is not a patriotic, bunting strewn hagiographic remembrance. We’ll be asking questions about monarchs and monarchy, relevant to wherever you are in the world. And in the second half, I’ll explore with you a different meaning of the word jubilee, and a biblical one.  Transcript at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/06/05/jubilee/ Vid...

On the 111th anniversary of the launch of Titanic's hull comes the trailer version of the full launch of my novella/play last month A video teaser, different to this, with music, will be posted to https://www.brighteon.com/channels/elspethr You can purchase the novel, and my previous one (on offer today) from https://www.drivethrufiction.com/browse.php?author=Elspeth%20Rushbrook You can also buy i...

I composed this as A-ha split up last time, and have finished and put it out to mark the release of A-ha the movie The title comes from the T-shirts on some German fans at their supposed farewell concerts of 2010 "You wrote the soundtrack to our lives" You hear the start of an early style concert; Scoundrel Days for the verse and chorus, and then the very different sounds to show their departure i...

Exploring the building block of human relationships.... what it is and isn't, and how we might redefine 'toxic'. Also, encouragement for those who feel lacking in friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culminating our Titanic theme Some short pieces will shortly be removed https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/04/10/the-launch-of-the-jury-in-my-mind/ https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/easter-2022-evening-service-titanic-death-is-not-the-end/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half an hour of preaching and some music as the Son sets, following our Titanic theme More blog posts tomorrow, Sunday morning, and a live servic in the evening (probably actually an hour or less of service) Meeting link: https://meet.zoho.eu/RR1fL5oW56 Meeting ID: 1294525879 Password: x5BGDX 8pm BST betweenthestools@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At this moment 110 years ago, Titanic disappeared beneath the waves This concludes our watchnight but we are back on Fri (728pm), Sat, and Sun Please see elspethr.wordpress.com - pinned post - for more Thank you for joining me and for your prayers - they make a difference Music played and arranged by me Picture by Ken Marschall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the 110th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic in real time, and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane this Maundy Thursday, this starts our 2 hr 40 min silent vigil. Pray for the world, your own concerns, and think on these events; and ask for peace, understanding and healing Another piece will appear at 219am to close our time Feel free to just sit on this site, or join me silently (audio o...

This is the audio of a live video call of a BTS event, following a series on the Titanic Between The Stools continues its Titanic theme for Holy Week 2022 and beyond See https://elspethr.wordpress.com/ for details, and for links to buy this book https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/01/20/the-jury-in-my-mind/ https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/11113693-the-jury-in-my-mind-colour Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Part of the launch of my book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The other piece of music to go with the launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Especially for those on the video call pf the book launch lest the sound doesn't work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can Canada's best loved orphan teach us about the world and God? Please go to https://www.sullivanmovies.com/portfolio/anne-green-gables and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7jtG0T1qTg to hear the music Next service is a special one on10th April 8pm GMT - don't forget we've changed our clocks by then Updated audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can these little blue creatures teach us anything about the world and how to live? As the Smurfs themselves sing: yes, yes yes! next service March 13th - The Wisdom of Anne of Green Gables do introduce yourself to me, Elspeth, on betweenthestools@hotmail.co.uk I may reload an improved audio, I'm aware this has issues Text and pictures at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/the-wisdom-of-the-...

A two part sermon on debt in all its forms, and its opposite Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2022/01/30/debt/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternative Christmas - Earth and Heaven. This was also broadcast live by video on zoom Music, meditation and words.... and spaceships. Nothing traditional here except the story itself! https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/12/19/celestial-christmas-2/ Next service is the last Sunday of January on debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens if you cross the festival of Christ the King with Mary the Mother... what if she really is the Queen of Heaven, and not just in the Catholic sense? Picture is David Wynne's statue of Mary at Ely Cathedral (from my guidebook) Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/11/24/is-there-no-queen-in-you/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overture: More Love (my composition based on the chords of the hymn by Jude del Heirro) Welcome to Between The Stools service for Sunday 24th October 2021 The title is a quote from Elayne Kalila Doughty of Priestess Presence There is no sermon today, thus no written text: it’s about music and being Meditation and Community Chat Music – improvised guitar and piano (NB the former gives me pain to pl...

Service on fossil finders and exploring differing views of the story in Genesis 6-9. How can a good God destroy the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A service about lions for the powerful 8.8 portal today Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/l-lion-a-bts-service-for-the-8-8-gate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.