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.
Dear Siblings in Christ, Did you read yesterday’s (Tuesday) ‘thought for the day’ from Rev. Derek Grimshaw as he encouraged us not to wallow in self-pity but to embrace the opportunity given to us. What are we going to do with this gift of time and space? If you, or anyone else is in need…
A Poem by Rev. Diane Smith
Breathe. Just inhale deeply. Exhale the anxiety you are holding. Inhale again. We will get through this…together.
Dear Siblings in Christ, Happy Mothering Sunday! And what a strange Sunday it is without being able to visit one another or hug each other. Adrian and I spent a few hours yesterday down at Museum Street recording today’s service. You can watch it on the circuit website. The sermon is a little longer than…
We will be worshiping at home tomorrow! I encourage you to keep your normal Sunday rhythm to your lives and to join us in worship. …
We have a newly updated circuit website! This website will be the go-to place over the upcoming weeks for the whole circuit to find at-home worship materials and videos, request help, read uplifting posts etc. The circuit also now has a Facebook page. …
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am writing to you as your Pastor but also as a fellow human being as I share your pain and bewilderment in these extraordinary times. I never imagined I would live to see such a time as this when public worship would be suspended and our way of life…