I’m going to start with a question to ponder. Is Jesus a hero? Would he call himself a hero? It’s an interesting question to ponder and there are some parallels but is that a title that would do him justice … More Is Jesus a hero?
Good morning and welcome to our joint service of holy communion for St George’s Day, brought to you from St George’s Church, Simister. Rev Sue will preside and preach. We begin with the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” … More St George’s Day and the Good Shepherd
When I was younger I was always told to look to others for examples of how to behave. Now we all have different role models and I’m sure you will be able to think of yours now. I must admit mine have been hit or miss when my mum has found about them. When you’re asked who you admire and aspire to be like and I said Elizabeth I and David Bowie, there are always a few raised eyebrows … More How to testify to Jesus against the odds
I do feel very sorry for Thomas, he gets a really bad rap in this story, the one who doubted Jesus words, the one who didn’t believe that Jesus would come back from the dead, like the other disciples were all 100% sure that Jesus was going to come back before they saw him that day in the upper room, sure … More Blessed are those who still believe
What does your Christian name mean, why were you named that way? Do you like it? Krystyna asked those of us who were at Foxhill last week during one of the sessions and the answers were fascinating. For many there was a bit of family history involved. Surnames, too, help others to join the dots and connect us to our family members. When we meet someone, names contribute to the impression we are forming of them … More I am the Good Shepherd
When I was child, my parents and I moved to the United States for a couple of years. It was spring and so one of the first English phrases I learnt in my new school was: ‘April flowers bring May showers’ – I kept saying it the wrong way around until somebody finally corrected me … More April Showers
For a while I have been considering writing a series of articles on the various movements of Communion Settings. This year, as March falls entirely within Lent, it seems the ideal time to make a start with the Kyrie … More Kyrie
Welcome to our service this Sunday the Second Sunday of Easter. Presiding today Rev Sue, and preaching Rev Helen. We begin with the hymn “Our God Reigns” … More “Low” Sunday
I’ve often been a bit puzzled by the fact that I enjoy Holy Week more than Easter. After all, Easter is the time of celebration. So I’ve given it some serious thought this year. I really like the Easter stories. There’s Mary in the garden, with Jesus saying her name, and in that instant, she recognises him … More April Letter to the Parish
Yesterday was Easter Day, so here’s a little extra hymn for you, sung by our choir … More Easter Hymns
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