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Give thanks for toothpaste

  Over the last week, or so, life has been very hectic: We turned Scargill into Narnia which was such good fun, then I was…

Posted on 15 June 2013
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Back through the Wardrobe

This last week the House has been full of young people with their parents as we put on our ‘Back through the Wardrobe 3’, another…

Posted on 1 June 2013
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All things to all people

I have been reflecting over the last couple of days on St Paul’s words, “I have become all things to all people.” (1 Cor 9…

Posted on 26 May 2013
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Three reasons you should join community all beginning with the letter…

Guess what? The letter is going to be Q! First up – Quantity. One of the great joys of being part of the Scargill community…

Posted on 10 May 2013
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No forgiveness, no future

Forgiveness is never easy. It’s a process and can take a long time. I hope I’m not the only one who, thinking I’ve forgiven someone…

Posted on 22 April 2013
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a one to one with Jesus

This week I’ve been reflecting on Thomas, that well known doubter of the New Testament. I actually have great empathy with Thomas, and I often…

Posted on 8 April 2013
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Empty is life giving

Emptiness does not usually thrill us. An empty fridge for that late night snack frustrates, getting in the car and finding it running on empty is…

Posted on 30 March 2013
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Called to bless, called to give life

This week Phil Stone gives us a challenge to bless, to say good things.. We have just finished our Palm Sunday service here in the Chapel…

Posted on 24 March 2013
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Seeds That Die Are Seeds That Live

Sadly the towering trees which used to line the long driveway up to Scargill House have had to be cut down. At this melancholy time…

Posted on 18 March 2013
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Sent From Coventry

This week Phil Stone Director of the Scargill Movement discusses conflict. Last week I was down at Coventry Cathedral attending a conference entitled Faith in…

Posted on 5 March 2013
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Diverse United

This week cheer on Diverse United with Phil Stone the Director of the Scargill Movement as he talks about how through community we can overcome…

Posted on 25 February 2013
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Sometimes It Takes A Little Weakness

Phil Stone, Director of The Scargill Movement (an intentional community of Christian men and women in North Yorkshire), talks about the fragile nature of community….

Posted on 19 February 2013
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A Human Being Fully Alive

In only half an hour I will be sharing fun and eating pancakes with my friends. There will be a great sense of belonging and…

Posted on 12 February 2013
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Heart Graffiti

Phil Stone, director of Scargill Movement, talks this week about the graffiti we get on our hearts and what is obscured underneath. Out of interest…

Posted on 3 February 2013
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It Could Be You

This week Phil discusses community life and what his dream and heart is for Scargill. I am under no illusion having now lived community life…

Posted on 27 January 2013
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Nine Hundred Bottles

This week Scargill’s Director Phil Stone is thinking about the generous love of God. Those of you who follow the Anglican lectionary will know that…

Posted on 20 January 2013
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The Things That Give You Life

As a New Year begins Phil offers some advice on a good way to start your year… Today is January the 6th, the Feast of…

Posted on 6 January 2013
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Not For The Fainthearted

As 2012 draws to a close, Scargil’s Director Phil Stone reflects on the Christmas narrative and what we can take from it into the New…

Posted on 31 December 2012
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Christmas Wishes

Henri Nouwen says, “Christmas is the renewed invitation not to be afraid and to let him (God) – whose love is greater than our own…

Posted on 23 December 2012
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From the Dickensian to the Tucum

This week at Scargill we have been hosting a group who have been attending the local Grassington Dickensian Festival. Accordingly our food, entertainment and reflections…

Posted on 16 December 2012
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Shine On

The nights are getting longer as the shortest day of the year draws near and Scargill’s Director Phil Stone is contemplating darkness and starlight… Having…

Posted on 11 December 2012
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Are We Nearly There Yet?

As this week is the start of Advent Phil has been thinking a lot about waiting… Those of us who have or have had children…

Posted on 2 December 2012
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You Can’t Take Joy & Laughter Too Seriously

According to Phil Stone, director of the Scargill Movement, joy and laughter are two subjects one should take very seriously indeed. Joy and laughter are…

Posted on 26 November 2012
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Tripping the Light Fantastic with the New Monastics

scargillphil is now well and truly up and running! This is where our Director Phil Stone riffs on all manner of subjects close to his…

Posted on 18 November 2012
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Community Living

scargillphil is now live! This is where Phil Stone, our loveable, huggable director, gives us regular updates into the weird and wonderful life at Scargill…

Posted on 11 November 2012
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