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Lectionary reflections for Sunday 14th June 2020

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                                                                14.6.20 Lectionary Readings: Exodus 19 v2-8a.                               Moses at Mount Sinai. Romans 5 v1-8                                   A new life for God’s people. Matthew 9 v35 – 10 v8                      Jesus has pity on people. Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? That is the underlying question I think…

“Footprints”

Thought for the day – Sunday 7th June 2020 Life can be a struggle at times, marked by pain, loss, grief, broken relationships and ill health. None of us can avoid all of these things because they are part of the journey. We would not be human if we didn’t feel desperate for help at…

Joan’s Jottings for 5th June

Christian leaders in Ipswich have today put out a press release with a joint statement in response to the killing of George Floyd. Your six appointed circuit ministers have all signed it. This was put together in a short period of time, so, please do not assume, therefore, that if a neighbouring church or church leader is not on the list that they didn’t agree with the sentiment of the letter!

Lectionary reflections for Sunday 7th June 2020

Trinity Sunday                                  Year A                                                            7 June 2020. Lectionary Readings Isaiah 40 v12-17; 27-31.                    Who compares with God? And the LORD gives strength. 2 Corinthians 13 v1-13                     Letter ending- blessing. Matthew 28 v16-20                            What Jesus’ followers must do. Motivation. What is it that motivates and binds together God the Father, Jesus and the Holy…