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
Tag: music
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)
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
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)
The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
May 11, 2021
Is it only me that has a favourite compendium of sacred anthems? It’s “the blue and yellow one”, also known as “Anthems for Choirs 2: Twenty-four Anthems for Sopranos and Altos (unison and 2-part)” … More The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Locus Iste – Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
April 27, 2021
This motet was written by Bruckner for the dedication of the votive chapel in the cathedral of Linz, Austria, where he had previously worked as organist … More Locus Iste – Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Thine be the Glory
April 5, 2021
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we have been pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. Today is Easter Monday. Christ is risen – so here is a celebratory bonus hymn. Please join in with our singing group! … More Thine be the Glory
Rock of Ages
April 3, 2021
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.
The sixth week of Lent is Holy Week and today is Easter Eve … More Rock of Ages
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
March 29, 2021
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. … More Stand up, stand up for Jesus
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