September 20, 2017
Rev Deborah gave this sermon on “Love” on Wednesday 20 September 2017. Have a listen here … More
Tag: love
US and THEM
August 21, 2017
Matthew 15:10–28
Isn’t that an embarrassing story about Jesus? OK, the woman’s daughter is healed by the end – but it doesn’t sound like the Jesus we know and love. It seems to include a couple of the hard sayings of Jesus. Things we wish he hadn’t said … More US and THEM
Psalm 33
July 12, 2017
The readings in our service on Wednesday 12 July included an excerpt from Psalm 33, the response to which was “Praise the Lord, for His love endures always” … More Psalm 33
The Yoke of Jesus
July 12, 2017
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
The Lord Ascendeth up on High
June 21, 2017
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
The Good Samaritan
June 2, 2017
Fifteen years ago, when I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, I had the misfortune to suddenly find myself having a hypo whilst out in town. As I felt myself going, and was unable to communicate for help … More The Good Samaritan
The Promise of The Advocate
May 29, 2017
Today’s gospel is a continuation from last week’s when Jesus told his disciples “not to worry” and Sue led us through the passage.
Jesus is continuing to speak to his disciples, before his arrest, after Judas has left the last supper … More The Promise of The Advocate
Psalm 67
May 19, 2017
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
These are the iconic words of benediction that sometimes close worship services and are found in the book of Numbers. Some of these words are slightly adjusted to open psalm 67 with the words:
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.” … More Psalm 67
I Am The Vine
May 17, 2017
This morning’s sermon was split, and ‘wrapped around’ the gospel reading, which was John 15:1-15. You can listen to Rev Deborah’s reflection and sermon here … More I Am The Vine
Lent 5
April 8, 2017
Our readings today take us from the dry bones of Ezekiel through to the gift of life after death for Lazarus in our fourth personal encounter with Jesus in John’s gospel. It is a story of lament, of resurrection and of joy in new life … More Lent 5
