A kind friend recently found a very old photograph of herself with my late sister. It was taken in 1976 and gave me a flash back into what seems like a former life. In the hope that other family members may like to have a copy too, the photograph has been on a journey to…
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This week, our 10 minute service reflects on 1 John 1:7.
The nation has been gripped by Traitors fever, and reactions to the programme vary from “love it” or “hate it” to total disinterest. I got into “The Traitors” last Christmas time when visiting my daughter and son in law in Australia, and then started to watch the recent Celebrity version, quickly becoming hooked. You may ask “Is this…
Monday 15th December – 2pm at Cineworld Ipswich.
A week ago, I found it quite moving as I watched people of all ages stop what they were doing to stand silently for two minutes, in contrast to some who, for whatever reason, continued with their activities. On Remembrance Sunday, many churches, including the one I attended, modified their services to observe this silent…
Sunday before Advent Year C 23rd November 2025 Lectionary Readings: Jeremiah 23 v1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1 v11-20; Luke 23 v33-43. Christ the King.The lectionary year closes with readings that remind us of who it is that we follow on our journey as disciples. During the prophet Jeremiah’s lifetime, Babylonia conquered Judah and…
This TFTD is another inspired by Rev Rach Ward’s recent visit to Bristol. The Helios sun sculpture is by the artist Luke Jerram. (His previous works include the Museum of the moon, Gaia and Mars art installations). Helios was the god of the sun in Greek mythology, and would ride his four-horse chariots across the…
In the vibrant setting of Buhera Methodist Church, where faith and community intertwine, we reflect on the journey of Lydia, a new member seeking to deepen her faith, and her mentor, Nyasha, whose name means grace. Their relationship embodies the powerful potential of mentorship in discipleship, influenced by the wisdom of African scholar Dr. Ivor…
At the Remembrance Service held in Felixstowe Methodist Church at Seaton Road on the 9th November we had a Poppy Fall at the front of the church. You can see in the accompanying photo that there are red, purple and white poppies but if you look closely there are different shades of these colours. There are…