Knowing, loving and following
June 28, 2021
Some people, when they die, leave behind them a whole library full of the books they have written. Others, are remembered for just one thing … More Knowing, loving and following
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We are Wondrously Made – Sunday School Anniversary 2021
June 27, 2021
Whether you were with us in church this morning, or saw the livestream at home, we encourage you to watch this version – complete with lots of music – beginning with the hymn “Fill your hearts with joy and gladness” … More We are Wondrously Made – Sunday School Anniversary 2021
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)
June 22, 2021
This well known poem was written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye in response to a conversation with a Jewish friend. The friend had fled Germany for America, and for obvious reasons was unable to be with her terminally ill mother when she died … More Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)
Finding Calm in the Storm
June 20, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the third Sunday after Trinity. Rev Deborah presides and Reader Christine preaches. We begin with the hymn “Love Divine, all Loves Excelling” … More Finding Calm in the Storm
Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: Past, present and future, by Rachel Treweek
June 15, 2021
Rachel Treweek is the Bishop of Gloucester. In 2019 she had a Sabbatical – a time away from her normal duties for reflection and study. The result was a book “Encounters” … More Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: Past, present and future, by Rachel Treweek
Kingdom Seeds – a reflection by ALM Carol O
June 13, 2021
This reflection was given by our Authorised Lay Minister Carol during Morning Worship on on Sunday 13 June 2021.
During Lent we received a packet of seeds to plant representing new life, nurture, and growth. Let’s call these our Kingdom Seeds … More Kingdom Seeds – a reflection by ALM Carol O
Sowing Kingdom Seeds of Faith
June 13, 2021
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for Sunday 13 June 2021. Today our ALM Carol will offer a reflection, but we begin with the hymn “Brother, Sister, let me serve you” … More Sowing Kingdom Seeds of Faith
Love Leadeth Me (Chris O’Hara)
June 8, 2021
The liturgical theme for the fourth Sunday of Easter is always “the Good Shepherd” – who is of course Jesus. There are many references in the gospels of Jesus likening himself to the shepherd of a flock (in which we are the sheep), and of course there is the famous parable of the Lost Sheep … More Love Leadeth Me (Chris O’Hara)
Original Blessing
June 6, 2021
This is the sermon given by Rev Sue on Sunday 6 June.
The Old Testament reading was part of the second creation story in Genesis. In this story God creates the earth and the heavens in just one day. There are plants and flowers, but there is no one to look after creation … More Original Blessing
Trinity Sunday: Faith
June 6, 2021
At our recent Inspiring Music in Worship group meeting a question was asked, “How would you plan Sunday morning differently if you knew Jesus was the guest preacher?” … More Trinity Sunday: Faith
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