This article first appeared in the January 2014 issue of our parish magazine.
“Song of the Wise Men” is a Puerto Rican traditional folk carol. I think I discovered it two Christmases ago at St Margaret’s and fell in love with it … More “Song of the Wise Men” (trad., arr. Bullard b.1947)
This sermon was delivered by Rev Caroline on 5 February 2017.
When Jesus was talking to all the people on the mountain he called the people two things. Can we remember what they were? … More SALT AND LIGHT
This sermon was preached by Rev Deborah on 29 January 2017 in celebration of Candlemas.
A small child was standing in the hallway of her house, watching the Christmas tree with all its lights come down … More CANDLEMAS 2017
This article first appeared in the January 2017 issues of our parish magazine.
Quite possibly my all time favourite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night” never fails to give me tingles down my spine … More O Holy Night: Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856)
This morning we experimented with making an audio recording of Rev Caroline’s sermon. Hopefully it is here! … More Who does He think He is?
On Sunday 22 January, a leaflet outlining our Year of Growth was given to all communicants at our services. If you were unable to attend, you can download it here: … More 2017: Year of Growth
Many years ago, when the newly married Aidan and I were looking at a potential job, we visited the parish concerned on a Sunday prior to interviews. During coffee afterwards a lady, on discovering that I had been a cradle catholic now received into the Anglican Church, replied “Never mind, dear. I’ll pray for your conversion!” … More Christian Unity
We all know that God is all-powerful, all-knowing and all-loving, but I often wonder whether he felt a need to change his tactics, his ideas, when he began to deal with the human race as one of us? … More 2nd After Epiphany
I guess this is one of the few sermons you have heard that has started with a cake … More FESTIVAL OF THE KINGS (EPIPHANY)
In our parish we usually mark the first Sunday in December with a Christingle service. For me, this is one of the highlights of the year. There is something magical about candlelight, and Christingle candles are particularly special … More Hope of Heaven
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