Give a Little
August 1, 2024
You’ve probably noticed these graphics on our weekly service sheets recently, but what are they? It’s a QR code … More Give a Little
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Give a Little
May 1, 2024
What are these graphics that have appeared on our weekly service sheets over the past few weeks? It’s a QR code. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world … More Give a Little
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Trad.)
January 23, 2024
This article was first published in the January 2021 edition of our parish magazine. How often have we heard grumbles that Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year – and usually around September! As a musician, planning music for concerts and services for the festive season starts during the summer break, and rehearsals … More The Twelve Days of Christmas (Trad.)
Epiphany – the Arrival of the Wise Men
January 7, 2024
Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for Epiphany, in which we celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men. Rev Sue presides, and started by reminding us that the Magi were neither local nor Jewish, the Messiah came to earth for the good of all. Children then brought those characters from around the church to join the gathering in the manger. … More Epiphany – the Arrival of the Wise Men
Give what you have to the poor and follow me
December 14, 2023
Today the Church of England’s calendar commemorates St Lucy of Sicily who was a Christian Martyr, I don’t know if many of you have heard of her, I confess I hadn’t until I saw her name today when looking at the lectionary for today … More Give what you have to the poor and follow me
Generosity and Gratitude week
October 17, 2023
We are joining the national initiative Generosity Week which follows on from the harvest season. Our week will start with the harvest festival on October 1st and end on October 8th. The focus is to celebrate God’s generous gifts to us and respond by reviewing our giving to the church … More Generosity and Gratitude week
October letter to the parish
October 3, 2023
As we head towards autumn, we see the world around us change. The once green leaves of the summer months start to turn into hues of golds, browns and reds as they carpet the floor beneath our feet. The nights become longer, days become shorter and temperatures become lower. While some may feel that these events are somewhat saddening, I believe that this season can be see as one of reflection, renewal and celebration. Let me give you some examples … More October letter to the parish
The River of the Blood of Christ
September 27, 2023
So today is our last week of Creationtide and the theme is rivers, water and as soon as I say that I’m sure you will already have images in your head of streams, rivers you’ve seen, paintings, images or places you’ve visited there’s always a river or a water way. Usually quite gentle or sweet when you see these things all a bit idyllic and twee! That’s the view we have about water, it’s all a bit pretty and sweet those rivers that follow and give life to people through the water that comes from them … More The River of the Blood of Christ
Rev Sue’s December letter to the parish
December 6, 2022
Christmas is a time for the telling of sentimental tales. You may know this one written in 1906, by the American author O. Henry. If you do, then never mind – Christmas is also a time for re-telling the old stories … More Rev Sue’s December letter to the parish
Teamwork
October 4, 2022
At the very beginning of Jesus earthly ministry, he called twelve disciples to be with him. He sent them out to preach the gospel in pairs. Later, when St Paul was journeying throughout the known world to spread the good news, he always had at least one companion, and not just a servant to keep him safe, but another preacher who would work alongside him. The message is clear – ministry is not a solo occupation … More Teamwork
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