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Andrew Lightbown

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 26, 2026
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Aug 1, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Andrew Lightbown

    Ecumenical service leads to reminder of Christianity's turbulent history (opens the original)

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    Two weeks ago, Newport Cathedral graciously hosted an ecumenical service. The sermon was given by the moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales. The prayers were led by St. Julian’s Methodist Church. A Roman Catholic sister and a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church read from the Bible, whilst the Benediction was given by a Salvation Army officer. The service was an authentic expression of friendship, unity, and concern for the City of Newport. However, there is a darker

  2. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Andrew Lightbown

    St Stephen's Church in Pill is a real 'community asset' (opens the original)

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    St. Stephen’s a community rooted in prayer. Churches, at their best, are community assets. They exist to serve the whole community, irrespective of Sunday attendance. Last week The Argus profiled St. Stephen’s Pill. St. Stephen’s has recently raised more than £300,000 to repair the entirety of the roof, and this will allow the church to thrive, serving its community. As the area dean for the Heart of Newport Ministry Area, I am thrilled. St. Stephen’s, alongside The Pill Trust, serves the commun

  3. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Andrew Lightbown

    The martyr who is a huge inspiration for our faith (opens the original)

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    St Laurence: icon of humility, service, courage, generosity and trust. This is the last, for the time being, on my mini-series reflecting on the lives of the saints, and I am finishing with my favourite saint of the early church: St Laurence, whose feast day is August 10. My first parish was dedicated to Laurence, spelt with an au and not a w. The parishioners got extremely upset if a rogue W crept in! As a personal aside my grandson’s middle name is Laurence, with an au of course! Laurence was

  4. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Rev Andrew Lightbown

    Pushy mum wants her sons to sit at Jesus' right hand in heavenly kingdom (opens the original)

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    Last Saturday the church remembered and celebrated the life and witness of St James. James, often called The Great, was a Galilean fisherman, and was one of the first apostles to follow Jesus. James was present at notable moments in Jesus’ life, including his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, yet James is mostly remembered for one cringe worthy and amusing incident. Matthew’s gospel (chapter 20 verses 20 -28) tells a story that is pure tragic comedy, read it if you can. The plot goes like this

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