On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Drummers Drumming. The drummers represent the 12 points of doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed. “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power … More Twelfth Night: the 12th Day of Christmas
On the Ninth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me: Nine Ladies Dancing. These nine dancers represent the Holy gifts known as the fruit of the Spirit. The fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
On the Seventh Day of Christmas, My True Love Sent to Me: Seven Swans a-Swimming. This gift is about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, and compassion. As swans are one of the most beautiful and graceful creatures on earth, they would seem to be a perfect symbol for … More New Year’s Eve: the 7th Day of Christmas
Before his Ascension, Jesus promised his disciples that he would not leave them as orphans, but instead gave them a Comforter. This is of course the Holy Spirit … More Litany to the Holy Spirit – Hurford (1930-2019)
Rev Deborah celebrates Holy Communion for the second Sunday of Trinity … More Second Sunday of Trinity
Rev Deborah celebrates Holy Communion for the first Sunday after Trinity in the vicarage garden … More First Sunday After Trinity
Rev Sue celebrated the Eucharist for Trinity Sunday at St Margaret’s church Prestwich, assisted by Bishop David. The preacher was our Reader Christine … More Trinity Sunday 2020
Rev Deborah celebrates the Eucharist for Pentecost 2020 in the vicarage garden … More Pentecost 2020
This morning’s service was live-streamed from St Margaret’s church by Rev Sue, assisted by +David. You can watch again here … More Sunday after Ascension Day
This song is based on the solo “Gabriel’s Oboe”, music composed by Ennio Morricone for the 1986 film “The Mission”. A few years later Sarah Brightman begged Morricone to allow her to set lyrics to the music … More Nella Fantasia
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