“Faces of Easter” – Godly play by Rev. Diane Smith
Welcome to the Ipswich Circuit of the Methodist Church of Great Britain
Minister’s Messages (Page 14)
Holy Week is upon us! Tomorrow is Palm Sunday. The worship service will be available as video or audio on the website. There is also a ‘Stations of the Cross’ brochure for you to use during Holy Week. Experience at your own pace the Way of the Cross through a series of images and readings depicting the Passion Story with accompanying questions for contemplation.
Latest message from Julian Pursehouse – 02.04.20
This upcoming Sunday is Palm Sunday; it will be different for us this year as we worship at home. I would like your help in creating a ‘Palm Procession’.
Dear Siblings in Christ, If you missed our service on Sunday, you can find it here, where there is also an option to download the sermon text (using the save as PDF button). You could print and mail it to those without computers. The lyrics to the Carolyn Gillette hymn that we used are available…
Click on the picture below to watch Diane asking the question “What is the best gift you have received ? “ This video was recorded at Kirton Methodist Church just before the latest restrictions came into force. Godly play
Dear Friends in Christ, A friendly reminder that tonight (Saturday) the clocks spring forward. We will be worshipping at home tomorrow! I encourage you to keep your normal Sunday rhythm to your lives and to join us in worship. I recorded the service today. So, tomorrow morning, go onto our circuit website and then choose…
Last night Nigel recorded a reflection from me. I mean the words with all sincerity but the production is very Heath Robinson as it was done on my iPhone. I hope and pray that it will be of some help, but let’s be honest I won’t be hearing from a TV producer just yet. If the amateur nature gives you a laugh it would have done some good. I knew it was pretty naff when Nigel said to me, the next one is bound to l be better
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am writing to you as your Pastor at a time of deep adversity as we all come to terms with the new and more stringent conditions on our collective life together. Much of what we hold dear as citizens of a liberal democracy is being stripped away and we…
While so many are stuck indoors, I am grateful that the sun is shining as we look out of the windows. For my exercise yesterday, I took a walk to the Rushmere Heath and the gorse is blooming, and it was beautiful. In amidst the difficulties we are facing, there are many beautiful moments. Look for them and enjoy them and give thanks.