Between The Stools

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Between The Stools is an alternative faith community for hybrid alternative Christians around the world, although it is based in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whosoever (or, Mama Wants In) 24.07.2021 25:42

This year's Magdalene Sunday is celebrated via a sermon for what would have been my Mum's 70th, using John 3:16 as her text. It goes somewhere surprising The composer I mentioned is Charles Gounod Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/07/24/whosoever-or-mama-wants-in/ Picture is Mum and I in Bristol's New Room (oldest Methodist chapel). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

It's Judgement Day - yea! In a good way 12.06.2021 33:19

How do we call to account the very worst being done in the world in a way that befits the new era of light and love? Text at https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/06/13/its-judgement-day-yea-in-a-good-way/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorious Virgin: a service on Joan of Arc 09.05.2021 1:00:15

To celebrate the 592nd anniversary of the freeing of Orleans, here is an improvised service with a JAW prayer and some music at the end For a transcript of my pledge and said prayer and other comments, please go to https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/05/08/victorious-virgin-a-service-on-joan-of-arc/ If you're listening, please introduce yourself on betweenthestools@hotmail.co.uk. I'd love to meet...

Easter 2021 04.04.2021 45:36

Our first birthday service, with a sermon, community chat, readings, prayer and original music Order of service on blog and sermon text on https://elspethr.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/easter-2021/ Please introduce yourself on betweenthestools@hotmail.com Next planned service is on May 9th - Joan of Arc (8pm, British time) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Friday The 7 sayings 2021 02.04.2021 18:50

Original music for Jesus's words on the cross Imagine a hilltop... or better yet, be on one yourself. Let the sounds tumble down the hill.... from electronic to blues, orchestral to other wordly Each piece is created around the phrases in it with a brief verbal explanation inbetween This year, I took out the readings and introduction and let the pieces speak on their own I do feel that Good Friday...

Loving Judas - a sermon for Spy Wednesday 2021 31.03.2021 29:38

In Holy Week by tradition, this is the day that Judas agreed to betray Jesus. This is a radical, positive view of Judas and those who can seem our greatest challenges are our greatest catalysts, and can also be our greatest source of love More at sundown Friday (7.12pm GMT) and Sunday at 8pm It's the BTS community's first birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter Sermon 2020 24.02.2021 13:13

Mentions Veronica Roth, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, Xena Warrior Priestess - and of course, Jesus and Mary Magdalene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Green pastilles, blue clothing: in remembrance of Mum's 10th anniversary 24.02.2021 5:44

Commemorating Mother Julian - whose had visions 646 years ago this week - and my Mother, who died 10 years ago. See the paintings this inspired on elspethr.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the real God please stand up? A sermon on Korah for Petertide 24.02.2021 9:41

Can the God in Numbers 16 really be the True God? And what does this tell us about the Peterine apostolic succession, on this day of most ordinations into the priesthood? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sovereignty: a sermon for Independence Day 24.02.2021 19:41

From priestesses to archbishops, we're asking: what is sovereignty and why are we being asked to give it away? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wonder Women: a sermon for Magdalene Day 24.02.2021 21:13

Wonder Woman and Mary Magdalene in the same sermon? Of course! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sermon for Truth Telling Sunday 2020 24.02.2021 20:34

Sept 11th is truth telling day! Romp through British History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When The Peach Preached and the Equinox Expressed 24.02.2021 14:48

featuring Barsham Equinox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stand Down! A sermon for Remembrance 2020 24.02.2021 24:06

Poppy Day and Guy Fawkes, and V for Vendetta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Announcing the coming of the Light Bearer 24.02.2021 24:19

She-Ra and Mary the Mother Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cosmic Christmas 2020 24.02.2021 51:34

Our first full length service which explains about me and the community I'm building Words and images at elspethr.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epiphany 2021: of Mice and Magi 24.02.2021 48:57

Our second full service and first in the Age of Aquarius, featuring a British cult children's show Text and pictures on elspethr.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Satanic Soliloquy 14.02.2021 11:24

To kick off Lent, BTS presents a monologue to and about Satan, inspired by the novel Lolly Willowes Text is at elspethr.wordpress.com Back on 31st March, same time, for Loving Judas: a sermon for Spy Wednesday of Holy Week; Good Friday and Easter Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.