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Fish, chips and friends
Published: 11th Sep 2015
Northampton Jesus Centre continues to be busy, with lots of activities planned for the coming months. This weekend, Northampton Jesus Centre takes part in the national ‘Heritage Open Days’ scheme. It’s a chance for local people to visit historic sites and discover more about the area they live in. The Northampton Jesus Centre was previously the ABC Cinema and is an example of Art Deco architecture..
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Fighting Prejudice: Ruth Barnett’s Story
Ruth Barnett, who has recently visited the Northampton Jesus Centre, talks to Amy Williams.Published: 24th Apr 2015
IN June 1989, 1000 men and women crammed into a sports hall in Harrow. They had one thing in common: they had all been rescued by the British government when war broke out in 1939. Ten thousand Jewish children were sent on trains over to England from Germany and Austria in what was referred to as the “Kindertransport”. One of these children, Ruth Barnett (neé Michaelis), was four years old when she travelled with her older brother to England.
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In 1989, a friend told Ruth about a 50th anniversary reunion of all the adults who had been part of the “Kinderstransport” scheme. -
“The Jesus Centre is like a community”
Northampton Jesus Centre hears from five of its visitors.Published: 23rd Jan 2015
HOW has coming to the Jesus Centre helped you?
Tom – “The Jesus Centre has broadened my horizons. I’ve met people here. It has helped me to look at questions about faith.”
Michael – “I’ve built good friendships. It’s a friendly environment and I can talk to someone about problems I’m having. While in prison, they kept in touch and visited me.”
Justin – “I’ve met new people. I’ve enjoyed helping with foodbank and doing the roof garden. I also enjoy just tidying up around the place.”
Mark – “It was something to do in the...
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Talking to Natalie Bennett
Green Party leader, Natalie Bennett, spoke at ‘Circle Business Breakfast Club’ event at Northampton Jesus Centre on 23 September 2014. Afterwards, James Stacey, a Jesus Army leader, asked her some questions about the Green Party’s take on faith and social engagement.Published: 1st Dec 2014
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to ask some questions, Natalie. Some Christians are drawn to the Green Party because of its emphasis on social justice and environmental issues. But some might worry that the Green Party carries an aggressive secularising flavour. Does it?
We have principles I think many people of faith can sign up to. We believe everyone should be able to access the planet’s resources and have a decent life, taking hold of and developing life’s opportunities as a result. Everyone has a right to these things.
We respect people’s private beliefs. Many of the food banks that I have visited over the past couple of years are run by faith groups and we are very happy to...
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