Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent Published: 9:00PM BST 20 Jun 2009 A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood. Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar. The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men. He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed. The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers. "I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said. It's the way forward. Free beer and sarnies on a Sunday and you can count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Still wouldn't make me go, even if I had a kid and a time machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Still wouldn't make me go, even if I had a kid and a time machine. Damien? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 How come communion wine doesn't upset groups working to tackle alcohol abuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 How come communion wine doesn't upset groups working to tackle alcohol abuse? Communion wine??!!! I want cases of beer laid on Sun lunchtimes....It's the way I like to commune with God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 How come communion wine doesn't upset groups working to tackle alcohol abuse? Communion wine??!!! I want cases of beer laid on Sun lunchtimes....It's the way I like to commune with God. Fecking monks positively enforcing alcoholism they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent Published: 9:00PM BST 20 Jun 2009 A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood. Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar. The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men. He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed. The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers. "I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said. It's the way forward. Free beer and sarnies on a Sunday and you can count me in. The place would be like a soup kitchen, with assorted bums, tramps, winos and pikeys turning up for their free scran. And Parky. "Today's reading comes from Paul's letter to the Corinthians" From the back "Hoy fuck that shit. Where's the beer and sarnies you promised ya nonce?!" Happy Sundays everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent Published: 9:00PM BST 20 Jun 2009 A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood. Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar. The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men. He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed. The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers. "I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said. It's the way forward. Free beer and sarnies on a Sunday and you can count me in. The place would be like a soup kitchen, with assorted bums, tramps, winos and pikeys turning up for their free scran. And Parky. "Today's reading comes from Paul's letter to the Corinthians" From the back "Hoy fuck that shit. Where's the beer and sarnies you promised ya nonce?!" Happy Sundays everybody Blessed are the meek and the needy for they shall inherit the earth, especially if that includes free beer. Some of them are very good at chess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent Published: 9:00PM BST 20 Jun 2009 A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood. Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar. The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men. He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed. The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers. "I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said. It's the way forward. Free beer and sarnies on a Sunday and you can count me in. The place would be like a soup kitchen, with assorted bums, tramps, winos and pikeys turning up for their free scran. And Parky. "Today's reading comes from Paul's letter to the Corinthians" From the back "Hoy fuck that shit. Where's the beer and sarnies you promised ya nonce?!" Happy Sundays everybody Blessed are the meek and the needy for they shall inherit the earth, especially if that includes free beer. Some of them are very good at chess. There's needy and then there's smelling of piss. And that's just the parishioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent Published: 9:00PM BST 20 Jun 2009 A senior bishop has backed the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood. Concerns over the lack of men attending services year-round has led clergy to offer a range of incentives today, including free beer, bacon rolls and chocolate bars. It is the first time that the Church has attempted to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, which has traditionally formed part of its calendar. The plan to distribute ale has upset groups working to tackle alchohol abuse, but the Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it could help churches to attract more men. He argued that the free beer was intended to be symbolic of "the generosity of God". Men at St Stephen's church in Barbourne, Worcester, will be handed bottles of beer by children during the service. A prayer will be said for the fathers before the gifts are distributed. The Ven Roger Morris, archdeacon of Worcester, who will be leading the service at St Stephen's today, said that it was a practical way of sending a message to fathers. "I don't see any other time that we can stop and remember fathers, and this is a gesture saying 'Here's something that will bless you,'" he said. It's the way forward. Free beer and sarnies on a Sunday and you can count me in. The place would be like a soup kitchen, with assorted bums, tramps, winos and pikeys turning up for their free scran. And Parky. "Today's reading comes from Paul's letter to the Corinthians" From the back "Hoy fuck that shit. Where's the beer and sarnies you promised ya nonce?!" Happy Sundays everybody Blessed are the meek and the needy for they shall inherit the earth, especially if that includes free beer. Some of them are very good at chess. There's needy and then there's smelling of piss. And that's just the parishioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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