Boxing Day is known elsewhere in the world as St Stephen’s Day, the day upon which Good King Wenceslas is said to have looked out on a poor man gathering firewood … More Boxing Day, the Second Day of Christmas
Our first Eucharist of Christmas was celebrated at 11:30pm on Christmas Eve. Due to illness, Rev Sue was unable to officiate, but Reader Christine stepped up and did a wonderful job for us.
Before the service we heard Britten’s “There is no Rose” from his “A Ceremony of carols”, then a special medley of Christmas carols sung by our singing group, Maggie’s Music Makers. We then began the service with the perennial favourite, “Once in Royal David’s City”, with the equally traditional solo first verse … More First Eucharist of Christmas
Advent is over and Christmas is here. Alleluia! We wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas, with this extra bonus … More Christmas Day, the First Day of Christmas
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Maggie’s Music Makers sing through a medley of classic Christmas carols. How many can you spot? This is followed by our MD’s favourite singalong carol, “Hark the Herald Angel Sing”. Please join in! … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 24
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today our singing group, Maggie’s Music Makers wish you a merry Christmas, and then Carol, Jennifer and Tom sing “As Dew in Aprille” from Benjemin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 23
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Matt offers a short reflection for Advent, and Carol, Jennifer and Tom sing “O Holy Night” … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 22
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Carol and Tom take us from the sublime – “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” – to the ridiculous – “Santa Baby”, exploring both the sacred and lighter side of Christmas … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 21
Every day throughout Advent we are pleased to offer you a little Advent treat. Today Rev Sue reads “The Villager” by Rev Rachel Mann. This is followed by Maggie’s Music Makers leading us in a singalong “Once in Royal David’s City” … More 2022 Digital Advent Calendar Day 20
To my mind, anybody working with young people has the opportunity to be a leader of youth ministry. In faith schools, children and young people see the vision of Christ through the way we all interact and treat one another. As St. Francis of Assisi says, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words”. In this way, we are all youth ministry leaders … More How teachers in faith schools can help nurture a young person’s relationship with Jesus
Whilst walking, I have begun to find respect and beauty for this time of year as the leaves fall off the trees, creating various colours. On a good day, you can see the sun come through the trees, and I begin to see why this is some people’s favourite time of the year. This diversity in nature reminds me of a beautiful quote from Therese of Lisieux … More Matt says “Hello”
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