I sat down on a flat rock beside Rydal Water, enjoyed the view of the hills and the feel of the autumn sunshine. Having taken out my sandwiches and water bottle from my rucksack I was soon joined by a gull; it kept looking the other way but really it was watching, knowingly awaiting a…
Saturday 30th November 10-12.
Saturday 7th December 10am – 2pm
Our 10 minute service this week reflects on John 15:9-12.
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am…
As someone who has read through the Bible a few times, I am still surprised when my daily Bible reading is based on a passage I assumed I knew. Recently, the readings focused on the life of Elisha including 2 Kings chapter 10. God had decreed that the wicked family of King Ahab should be…
A few weeks ago, I had a fun night out with a group of friends to see ABBA Voyage, a show that celebrates the music of the ‘70s band, famous for winning the Eurovision song contest in 1974 with the song “Waterloo,” (for which the UK awarded them “nul points.”) They went on to be…
Sunday before Advent (Christ the King). Year B 24th November 2024. Lectionary Readings: Daniel 7 v9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1 v4b-8; John 18 v33-37. Added extras. John’s version of the encounter between Jesus and Pilate is more detailed than those of Mark, Matthew and Luke. (Mark 15 v1-5; Matthew 27 v11-14; Luke 23…
December 2024 Preaching Plan
I was born in a Shona community, and did my primary school in that same community. I lived among the Ndebele, Kalanga and English-speaking communities in Bulawayo for 22 years. I went to different schools and colleges with multiple cultures and ethnic groups. I travelled to different countries in Africa and visited places with different…