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QR codes are now commonplace, on posters, leaflets, TV screens, and on our weekly service sheets. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera at the QR code, … More Give a Little
Nadia Malahi displayed this piece of art she created during her university course at the recent exhibition at St Gabriel’s, so I invited her to explain it to us. Rev Sue. The concept of this piece was based on my journey with Christ. It shows the unhealthy spiritual beliefs I practiced (Eden & the serpent) … More My Faith Journey in Art
Rev Sue preached this sermon on Sunday 20 June, the second of trinity. Here it is for you again: I wonder how many passwords you have to remember? You need a passcode to unlock your phone, and then passwords to access your email, buy a book or check your bank accounts. Even if you don’t … More Codes and Passwords for Grace
This article was written for the Juje 2023 issue of our parish magazine. Here it is for you again. Last month saw the coronation of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey – over 70 years since the last time such an event happened on our shores. The music was fabulous, and got me thinking about … More Zadok the Priest – G F Handel (1685-1759)
Rev Christine preached this sermon on Sunday 21 June. Here it is for you again: Today’s readings are not easy and can be rather sensitive, much like the talk Helen gave on Thursday evening about her visit to Auschwitz/Birkenau, but in a very different way. The readings speak of family conflict, rejection, fear, suffering, and … More Father’s Day – the Third Sunday of Trinity
Continuing our series on our parish Church “Mice”, this mouse carefully writes names into a book as a memorial to those who have died.
Formerly known as Maggie’s Music Makers, the time has come to rebrand and relaunch our parish choir, in a way that reflects the group’s evolution over the past nine years, and that readies the group for future development. The existing name was perfect for the group when it was first formed, but it is time … More St Margaret’s Voices
This article was written for the May issue of our parish magazine. Here it is for you again. As Rev Christine pointed out in her May letter to the parish, this year, Ascension Day, Pentecost and Trinity all fall within May. It’s an extraordinarily busy time for musicians – with no space for respite after … More I Will Sing to the Spirit– John Rutter (b. 1945)
Church Building: The beginning of the year started very well, the building was fine. All was going well, then the boilers were serviced and we had heavy rain, water got into the church boiler and so damaged the boiler. The heaters came out and in June a faculty was applied for, this if given, would allow us to have … More St George’s Report to the APCM
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