A Manxman in Illinois, and an African Bishop on the Isle of Man - their stories are here!
Why is Manx-born Robert Burdett living and working in Illinois ? What has drawn him and his wife Kathleen back to the Island ? What are the benefits of 'twinning' two churches? And why does Bishop Tom Demby from Sierra Leone believe he's found his spiritual home on the Isle of Man? All the answers are in this week's programme!
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What is a sanctuary ? Ancient tradition - or the modern path to peace? Rev'd Dr Inderjit Bhogal has the answer!
Rev'd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE is a minister in the Methodist church and a leading theologian and campaigner for peace and reconciliation. He was the first person from a minority ethnic background to be appointed President of the Methodist Conference and it was in that capacity he first visited the Isle of Man in 2000. 25 years later he's back on the Island with very definite views on the real path to peace.
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20 ways to learn about - and celebrate - St Maughold - and we're looking for seahorses, sharks - and more!
26 July to 30 August is St Maughold's Week - with a huge programme of different events to celebrate the heritage of the Isle of Man's patron saint. Historian and Anglican Priest, Rev'd Dr Ian Faulds, explains why he's organising this - plus it's Beach Mission time in Peel and Port St Mary - and we've got the details!
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ALPHA IS BACK - AND THE ARCHBISHOP IS ON TOUR!
An interview with Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, who visited the Island recently as part of his Lord's Prayer Tour - and the Alpha Course raises its game - to meet the needs of the quiet revival!
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One church - two vicars? Plus flower power, and an invitation to say thank you!
One church but two vicars for St Ninian's in Douglas; Scripture Union invite you to a family-friendly thanksgiving and we visit a major flower festival at St Andrew's United Reformed Church in Douglas.
Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
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