Did Jesus ever really exist? Central to the Christian claim is that Jesus was born of a virgin in Bethlehem in Judea during the reign of Augustus Caesar, lived for around 33 years and gathered a large following. He died by Roman Crucifixion and miraculously rose again from the dead, appearing to around 500 people for approximately 40 days and then went up and disappeared. What if that is just a work of fiction, stuff of myth and legend? What would be the point of Christianity or indeed the church in our village? Well, here at St Marys Church we are addressing that issue with our series of books on "Reasons to Believe", the first of which deals with the evidence from the perspective of 'cold case' detection. J Warner Wallace is a retired cold case detective and as an atheist decided to investigate Christianity using the investigative techniques he employed in his work as a detective. Please feel free to have a look at it. You may borrow it if you like, but we would be pleased if you would write your name, the date and your phone number on the notepad provided.
*Introducing ‘Reasons to Believe’ at St Mary’s: Evidence for the Existence, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus!We invite you to explore the powerful evidence for Jesus' life, crucifixion, and resurrection through our ‘Reasons to Believe’ bookcase. This special display will be available over Easter and continue beyond, offering resources and insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Jesus.Whether you are curious, questioning, or committed, our bookcase is here to provide thought-provoking materials and a chance to reflect on the truth of the Christian faith.Visit St Mary’s to discover why we believe in Jesus—and why you might, too!**
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life '' John 8 v 12 ESV'With great pleasure Friends of St Mary’s announce that Swineshead St Mary’s Church is illuminated during the hours of darkness. The old spot lights have been replaced with LED so we can light up the Church throughout the Winter. Look how beautiful the market place is now the church illuminates the heart of the village after dark.'' ref. Friends of St Mary's church Swineshead Facebook Page. For many years over the Christmas period the church building has been illuminated thanks to an anonymous donor for which we express our gratitude. Installation of the new LED lamps will enable the church to be illuminated throughout the year during the hours of darkness at the same cost.
