Luke 14.1,7-14
September 1, 2019
On Sunday 1 September 2019 at the 9.45am service, Rev Deborah treated us to a banquet … More Luke 14.1,7-14
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St Augustine
August 28, 2019
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 28 August 2019 … More St Augustine
Trinity 9
August 28, 2019
“Do not be afraid, little flock for it’s your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” … More Trinity 9
Commentary on Luke 12:49-53
August 27, 2019
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who pours out his Holy Spirit on us through his Word and Sacraments … More Commentary on Luke 12:49-53
Prayers for Healing
August 26, 2019
On Friday 5 July our ALM Carol offered a service of prayer and meditation for healing. There is a transcription on Deborah’s blog, and it is offered again here … More Prayers for Healing
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)
August 20, 2019
This article first appeared in the August 2016 issue of our parish magazine. you can read it again here: This is the most common English title for the 10th and last movement of the cantata “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, BWV 147 (“Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life”), composed by Johann Sebastian … More Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach (1685-1750)
Wake up and smell the coffee!
August 10, 2019
Traidcraft are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. In 1979 they sold only jute products (do you remember those macramé hanging baskets) from Bangladesh, but within two years they were selling tea and coffee as well … More Wake up and smell the coffee!
Your Faith is Strong
August 7, 2019
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 7 August 2019. You can listen again here … More Your Faith is Strong
Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)
August 1, 2019
This is essentially a Native American prayer set to music by legendary jazz composer Bob Chilcott. I had to learn this piece thoroughly (and quickly) for a weekend of conductor training with Sing for Pleasure … More Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)
Letting the Word take root and flourish.
July 31, 2019
We’ve just heard one of the best-known parables of Jesus. It speaks of the sower sowing the seed. Some of the seed was eaten by birds, some choked by weed, some didn’t have enough soil to send down roots. But some produced flourishing plants that themselves produced plenty of grain … More Letting the Word take root and flourish.
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