Cullinary Mice
October 21, 2025
Continuing our look ‘under the bonnet’ of what keeps our parish ticking over, Culinary mice bake cakes, make soups, jams and chutneys for events and fund raising.
Tag: Christ
Gran Miracol d’Amore – Maddalena Casulana (c.1544-c.1590)
October 14, 2025
This article first appeared in the September 2025 issue of our parish magazine. Here it is for you again: Many readers will know that I attend Sing for Pleasure (SfP) conductor training events regularly, and it was as an Advanced student at the 2025 summer school that I was introduced to a set of utterly … More Gran Miracol d’Amore – Maddalena Casulana (c.1544-c.1590)
October letter to the parish
October 7, 2025
It’s hard to believe that summer, which this year has seen 4 heat waves, is drawing to a close and autumn is round the corner. The clocks will be going back on Sunday, 26th October and the days will begin to get a little shorter and cooler. The sun will still be around, but not … More October letter to the parish
Tu Es Petrus – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
September 9, 2025
This article was written for the August edition of our parish magazine: Church of England ordinations for priests and deacons are held at St Peter’s tide, the Sunday (and Saturday) nearest to St Peter’s Day on 29 June. St Peter was of course Jesus’ “rock” upon which the early church was founded, and he is … More Tu Es Petrus – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Letter to the Parish
September 2, 2025
This month’s letter to the parish comes from Rev Helen: Well, it’s September, the sort of unofficial end of the summer. Soon the autumn will start, the leaves will change colour and fall and the winter will draw in. It’s back to school/college/university for many, enjoying that last holiday with the last bits of summer … More Letter to the Parish
Ubi Caritas – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
August 12, 2025
This is the first of a series of four motets written by Maurice Duruflé in 1960, based on motifs of Gregorian plainsong. The others are Tota Pulchra Es (see last month’s magazine), Tu es Petrus (Thou art Peter) and Tantum Ergo (Only Then). Ubi Caritas (where there is charity) is an antiphon for use on … More Ubi Caritas – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
August letter to the parish
August 5, 2025
This month’s letter comes from Rev Christine: As I begin to write this, I realise this is the first letter I have written since my ordination as a Priest and I am still coming down from the mountain top and getting used to being called Rev and being more active on the rota, presiding and … More August letter to the parish
The one necessary thing
July 20, 2025
This sermon was given by Rev Sue on Sunday 20 July. Here it is for you again: One of the most unusual and engaging books I have read in recent years is Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce. It’s the story of Margery Benson, a lonely and bored middle-aged teacher weighed down by years of … More The one necessary thing
Tota Pulchra Es – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
July 8, 2025
This article was written for the June 2025 issue of our parish magazine. This is the second of a series of four motets written by Maurice Duruflé in 1960, based on motifs of Gregorian plainsong. The others are Ubi Caritas (Wherever there is Charity), Tu es Petrus (Thou art Peter) and Tantum Ergo (Only Then). … More Tota Pulchra Es – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
July letter to the parish
July 1, 2025
This month’s letter comes from Rev Steve: I begin and end each day alone with the 23rd Psalm. It may seem over-familiar to you. But the words lead me to the one who, in turbulent and chaotic circumstances, somehow has the power to reach beyond them – and guide, accompany and protect me. The Hebrew … More July letter to the parish
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