Rev Deborah’s Advent Message
December 1, 2021
A watched kettle, they say, never boils which is another way of saying that the longer we wait for something the longer it seems to take in coming … More Rev Deborah’s Advent Message
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Speaking truth to power
November 24, 2021
Today we remember Hugh, who was the Bishop of Lincoln in the 12th century. The king at the time was Henry the Second. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, had been murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights who thought that they were acting on the King’s wishes … More Speaking truth to power
Remembering and memories
November 24, 2021
Have you ever played the memory game? A collection of random objects is displayed on a tray, covered with a cloth. The cloth is whisked away, and you are given 30 seconds to memorise them, before the cloth is quickly replaced and the tray removed … More Remembering and memories
Our deepest longing
June 28, 2021
The woman had heard that Jesus was coming to town. From somewhere she dredged up her last little bit of hope. For 12 years she had been trying every remedy under the sun. It wasn’t just a question of being drained and anaemic from the continual loss of blood. It was also the shame of being unclean … More Our deepest longing
We are Wondrously Made – Sunday School Anniversary 2021
June 27, 2021
Whether you were with us in church this morning, or saw the livestream at home, we encourage you to watch this version – complete with lots of music – beginning with the hymn “Fill your hearts with joy and gladness” … More We are Wondrously Made – Sunday School Anniversary 2021
Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: Past, present and future, by Rachel Treweek
June 15, 2021
Rachel Treweek is the Bishop of Gloucester. In 2019 she had a Sabbatical – a time away from her normal duties for reflection and study. The result was a book “Encounters” … More Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: Past, present and future, by Rachel Treweek
The Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
May 30, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Trinity Sunday. Rev Sue presides and our Reader Christine preaches. We begin with the hymn “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty” … More The Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Pentecost, aka Whitsun
May 23, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Pentecost – which you may also know as Whitsun. This is the day upon which we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.
We begin with the traditional Pentecost hymn, “Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire” … More Pentecost, aka Whitsun
Ascension Day
May 13, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion to celebrate the ascension of our Lord. Today we recorded the service live at St George’s Simister, beginning with the hymn “Alleluia, sing to Jesus” … More Ascension Day
The Love of God
May 9, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 9 May. Rev Sue is presiding, and the preacher is our ALM Carol … More The Love of God
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