Can you imagine turning up to a church service and the person preaching announces “There are things that are really essential for us to understand and believe for our faith but I’m not going to talk about them because you wouldn’t understand me and they’d be way above your head” … More Human Understanding
Fifteen years ago, when I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, I had the misfortune to suddenly find myself having a hypo whilst out in town. As I felt myself going, and was unable to communicate for help … More The Good Samaritan
Last Monday afternoon, a group of us from Prestwich met at The Christie to present the banner that had been made by the inter-faith sewing group. It was a truly joyous time affirming the relationships that had been built between faith groups in the community as well as the wonderful work of The Christie … More Ascension Sunday
On Wednesday 31 May Rev Deborah gave this sermon, based on the week’s reading from St John’s gospel. Why not put the kettle on and have a listen … More Saying “Goodbye”, Being a Game-Changer
Today’s gospel is a continuation from last week’s when Jesus told his disciples “not to worry” and Sue led us through the passage.
Jesus is continuing to speak to his disciples, before his arrest, after Judas has left the last supper … More The Promise of The Advocate
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words “Don’t worry” I am automatically suspicious. What, I ask myself, might there be to worry about. … More Don’t Worry – we have a home with Jesus
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
These are the iconic words of benediction that sometimes close worship services and are found in the book of Numbers. Some of these words are slightly adjusted to open psalm 67 with the words:
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.” … More Psalm 67
What do we think of when we hear the word “community”?
Do we think of our families, our schools, our church or groups that we belong to? Is it a sense of people that we already know or could it be a wider group of people linked in some way that we are yet to meet? … More Community
This morning’s sermon was split, and ‘wrapped around’ the gospel reading, which was John 15:1-15. You can listen to Rev Deborah’s reflection and sermon here … More I Am The Vine
This interactive sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Sunday 7 May 2017. You can watch it here. Alternatively, the text will follow soon.
After the sermon, some Sunday School Singers sang “The Lord’s My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) – words and music by Stuart Townend … More The Good Shepherd
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