Read: Acts 1:1-11 I cannot imagine what it is like to stand on top of a really tall mountain; one of those where oxygen is needed and there is real danger because of the altitude. Apologies for the pun, but it must be breathtaking. Whenever people set out on a dangerous adventure it is natural…
First Thursday of the month – 10.30am
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Acts 2:1-3.
June 2025 Preaching Plan
For a long time, I have considered it would be more sensible for those who are “educationally challenged”, that is, those having difficulty passing exams, to be allowed to leave school earlier and be employed as an apprentice or similar thus enabling them, hopefully, to enjoy paid employment rather than attending school. I suppose my…
Seventh Sunday of Easter Year C 1st June 2025 Lectionary Readings: Acts 16 v16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22 v12-21; John 17 v20-26. Jesus said, “I will be one with them”. In the reading from John’s gospel, Jesus is praying for us, his followers. Jesus said, “I told them what you are like and I…
I play in our local orchestra, and I will admit, this TFTD is an obvious plug for our summer concert! The pieces include the well-known New World Symphony by the 19th century Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. He often used folk music from Moravia and his native Bohemia. In 1892 he became the Musical Director of…
I have much respect for politicians and what they try and do for the country and for us individually, but I do have problems with those who offer great promises knowing they cannot carry them out. We can get so easily sucked in because of their verbal skills and an ability to tell us things…
Do you ever feel that “Big Brother” is watching you? A couple of weeks ago I wrote about wearing my nurse’s uniform with pride. Well, today a photo popped up on Facebook of newly qualified nurses standing in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. It was taken in the late 1960’s and…