Faith and doubts
July 6, 2022
Thomas gets a rather bad press as “Doubting Thomas”. Nevertheless he is one of my favourite saints. Here are some reasons why … More Faith and doubts
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St Thomas the Apostle
July 3, 2022
Good morning and welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 3 July 2022 – the feast day of St Thomas the Apostle, famous as The Doubter. Rev Sue will preach and preside … More St Thomas the Apostle
“Low” Sunday
April 24, 2022
Good morning and welcome to holy communion for Sunday 24 April, the second Sunday of Easter, sometimes referred to as “Low” Sunday. Rev Sue preaches and presides … More “Low” Sunday
Why are you frightened?
April 25, 2021
Rev Deborah was the preacher on Sunday 18 April. Here is her sermon for you to ponder again … More Why are you frightened?
Fear and Doubt
April 18, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the forth Sunday of Easter. Today Rev Sue presides and Rev Deborah preaches … More Fear and Doubt
You are not alone
August 4, 2020
The Quiet Day for Staycation 2020 was on Tuesday 4 August, but in true monastic tradition began with Compline on the evening of Monday 3 August. The theme for the day was “You are not alone”. You can review the day – or indeed repeat it – whenever you wish, here … More You are not alone
Doubting Thomas
July 30, 2019
Doubt is a word that doesn’t always get a very good press in churches. Take our hymns. “Through the night of doubt and sorrow”, or, from “Take my life and let it be”, “Many a conflict, many a doubt”. Doubt can be seen as a negative, a lack of faith. I would argue that that is not so. … More Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
April 28, 2019
How many times have you doubted something? Or I’ll see it when I believe it. Or have you’ve said to someone “Seeing is believing”. I know I have from time to time … More Doubting Thomas
Change in inevitable…
April 23, 2018
Last week was a mixture of emotions; joy, because our Lord had risen and sadness because it was Rev. Caroline’s last service with us, both life changing events for different people … More Change in inevitable…
Low Sunday – Showing Scars
April 9, 2018
Picture the scene. It’s the Sunday after Jesus appeared to Mary in the garden, and then to the disciples in the house. They are there again, talking excitedly about what might happen next. Except for Thomas who is sitting in the corner with his head buried in his hands … More Low Sunday – Showing Scars
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