While we are in National Lockdown, the majority of our Circuit Churches have decided not to open for in person worship. The Circuit will continue to offer digital and printable services available on our website and some of our churches are offering Zoom worship – see the chart below.
Sunday before Lent Year B 14th February 2021 Lectionary readings: 2 Kings 2 v1-12, Psalm 50 v1-6, 2 Corinthians 4 v3-6, Mark 9 v2-9. Putting doubts to bed. In the gospel reading, Jesus appears to have arranged a tutorial for his closest disciples, Peter, James and John. Jesus takes them to…
Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse February 2021 Dear Friends, As I turn to write this letter for a new month; I am conscious that we are on the cusp of entering the season of Lent – a penitential season of prayerful preparation that leads to the momentous events of Holy Week…
Susanna Wesley by Arnold Dallimore Baker Books, 1993 £6.99 168 pagesISBN 978 0 801 030 185 Also available as an audiobook Among the many published books on the life of Susanna Wesley, Arnold Dallimore’s biography, especially written for women, is better viewed as a family portrait with Susanna as the central figure. There are…
SENSES OF THE SEA, No 4 – ‘SOUND’ The sound of the sea can be calming or terrifying, depending on the strength of the wind and the swell. It can soothe you to sleep or keep you awake! Many artists, musicians and writers have been able to express the sound of the sea to great…
David Jason made one of his few guest appearances on an episode of the BBC’s “The One Show” a couple of years ago. He was asked the usual kinds of questions about the programme he was currently appearing in and then the interviewer asked him “what kind of television do you enjoy?” his reply surprised…
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The theme this year for our Circuit Video Services for Lent is God’s Promises. We also have a Circuit Lent Course and a Lent Prayer Calendar along with a daily ‘Thought for the Day’
Download a Calendar to print and colour and use as a prayer practice through Lent.
William Cowper, though a Christian, had sunk to the depths of despair. One foggy night he called for a horse drawn carriage and asked to be taken to London Bridge. He was so overcome by depression that he intended to commit suicide. After two hours of driving through the fog, Cowper’s coachman reluctantly confessed that…