Candlemas
January 31, 2021
Welcome to our service to celebrate Candlemas – the Presentation of Jesus in the temple … More Candlemas
Tag: Joseph
Carol for the Holy Innocents
December 28, 2020
The fourth day of Christmas is when we mark the slaughter of all male babies, ordered by Herod. He was too late though. Mary and Joseph had already escaped, taking their baby Jesus with them. The Coventry Carol tells of the mothers’ grief. It is sung for us by our Organist Tom and our MD … More Carol for the Holy Innocents
Midnight Mass
December 24, 2020
Our church would usually be rammed from 11.30pm for this wonderful service.
This year you can see, sing and pray with us any time from 8.00pm to welcome Jesus and celebrate the birth of our Lord … More Midnight Mass
Crib Service
December 24, 2020
Usually on Christmas Eve afternoon our church is packed for the delightful Crib Service, aimed at the younger members of our congregations. This year has to be different. Here we have five of our young people retelling for us the story of Christmas, Jesus’ birth, and praying for us … More Crib Service
Sober Up Sunday/Lament and Hope
January 11, 2020
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Sunday 29 December 2019, and was based on: Isaiah 63-7-9 Hebrews 2:10-28 Matthew 2:13-23 My Andrew, his brother and I were sitting having a ‘snacky’ tea – one of those where you use up the bits and pieces from the last few days. Andrew asked, ‘is it … More Sober Up Sunday/Lament and Hope
Christmas Day 2019
January 9, 2020
This sermon was given by our Reader Christine on Christmas Day. As a child and young mum, I remember watching Blue Peter and I was fascinated by the idea of time capsules. I’ve got to admit I didn’t realise that “Blue Peter” is still running as a show and you can also chat live to … More Christmas Day 2019
Christmas Eve 2019
January 8, 2020
Tonight is the night! We have done the last-minute shopping and wrapped the presents. We’ve started to prepare tomorrow’s dinner. We’ve put out the stockings with a carrot for Rudolph and a mince pie for Santa … More Christmas Eve 2019
Joseph
December 18, 2019
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 18 December. You can listen again here:
Christmas Reflection
January 10, 2019
We all remember the Film Home Alone I am sure – when the parents of a boy, probably about Jesus’ age, went on holiday only to discover at the airport that they had left him behind … More Christmas Reflection
Candlemas
February 23, 2018
We all know Candlemas as the time in the Christian year when we bless the candles that are used in church throughout the year and as the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple when it was customary for parents to present their baby boy in the temple to give thanks to God … More Candlemas
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