Advent 4 2020
December 13, 2020
Welcome to our service of Holy Communion for the fourth Sunday of Advent … More Advent 4 2020
Tag: Mary
A Hospitable Family
July 31, 2020
This sermon was given by Rev Sue on Wednesday 29 July 2020. There are very few families mentioned in the gospels. The story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus is a rare snapshot of New Testament family life. We meet a family who offered him hospitality. As was the custom it was only the men who … More A Hospitable Family
Mary Anoints Jesus’ Feet
April 7, 2020
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
April 4, 2020
On Passion Sunday 2020 Rev Deborah gave this sermon. It was recorded in the vicarage garden, and you may have seen the video already. Here is the text so you can ponder it again … More Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
Stations of the Cross
March 31, 2020
Unfortunately we have been unable to follow our usual custom of weekly stations of the cross in church. These are the stations of the cross that we use, so now there is the opportunity to reflect on them at your own leisure … More Stations of the Cross
Magnificat
March 10, 2020
The text of the Magnificat, or the Canticle of Mary, is taken directly from Luke 1 46:55. The words were spoken by Mary, pregnant with Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, pregnant with the child that would become John the Baptist … More Magnificat
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
Elizabeth
December 19, 2019
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 11 December 2019. You can listen again here … More Elizabeth
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