Have you ever had any of those ‘Oh my goodness’ moments? ‘What on earth have I done!’
Both Elijah and Peter in our readings today certainly had an ‘oh my goodness’ moment – big style … More Oh My Goodness
Every year, actress Whoopi Goldberg co-hosts the American version of Comic Relief in aid of the homeless. It is one of many charitable commitments that she has. In an interview (Reader’s Digest) she was asked why she gives so much of her time to charitable work, she replied: … More Using God’s Gifts in Service of Others
This morning Canon Warner reflected on the messages to be found in the encounter Jesus had with the Canaanite woman, described in Matthew 15:10-28. You can listen again here … More The Canaanite Woman
We heard this sermon from our Reader Christine on Sunday 6 August 2017.
Transfiguration – a dictionary definition says; a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
I don’t think we could describe Jesus’ transfiguration any better, but explaining it is a bit more difficult … More Transfiguration
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Put the kettle on and have a listen … More A Maze of Parables
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of our parish magazine.
Although widely chosen as an anthem to be sung at weddings, the words of Panis Angelicus were originally written by St Thomas Aquinas for the feast of Corpus Christi. … More Panis Angelicus – Aquinas (1225-1274)/Franck (1822-1890)
I wonder how many of us can remember doing a three legged race at school? Our teachers might have divided the class into pairs – or, less likely at my school, we got to choose our partner … More The Yoke of Jesus
he music for this Ascension Day hymn was composed by Michael Praetorius (1571 – 1621); the words written by Arthur Russell (1806-74) are … More The Lord Ascendeth up on High
This morning Sue spoke of how Jesus urges us to give generously, pray often and fast regularly – and to do all three in secret. You can listen again here … More Do Good in Secret
Today is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday that has struck fear into many a curate’s heart when they realise it’s their turn to preach! I wonder how many of us scratch our heads and wonder how to explain the Holy Trinity when somebody asks about it who is curious about our faith and our teachings? … More Trinity Sunday
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