Friends and family will be able to hug next week (with the use of common sense) as the UK eases Lock down restrictions. The return of hugs will be a moment of joy as hugging has a range of benefits on our physical and mental well-being. Sometimes, the best things in life really are free.…
David by Duff Cooper Cape, 1943 224 pages out of print but available secondhand It’s always a pleasure to read a book on a subject written with such good English with which the author shows such mastery. David is here the hero of the Jewish faith. Duff Cooper was an aristocrat (1st Viscount Norwich)…
Methodists from across the Connexion share why prayer is important to them and make a commitment to pray daily during the time between Ascension and Pentecost.
On Wesley Day – 24th May, Rev Diane Smith is running to raise funds to help with the Circuit Assesments.
Bible reading: Mark 1:17“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” I must admit that I have never fished, and I don’t think that I would enjoy it. When I go walking on the prom there are often people fishing. Sometimes there’s a family but at other times there is…
Are you looking forward to gathering together to worship in church? It is not just about being able to sing hymns again, and it’s not just about meeting up again. For me it’s also about resetting my spiritual compass and acknowledging my spiritual roots. This psalm is written at a time when David has defeated…
Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B 16th May 2021 Lectionary Readings: Acts 1 v15-17,21-26. Psalm 1. 1 John 5 v9-13. John 17 v6-19. Knowing me, knowing you. Jesus said, “Father, I don’t ask you to take my followers out of the world, but to keep them safe. I am sending them into the world,…
Over the last year we have been more aware of rainbows – not necessarily in the sky but in windows, doors, children’s drawings, in fact everywhere. It has become a symbol of support for people wanting to uphold NHS workers. It was created by a nurse who wanted to create a sign of hope for…
We are planning a holiday in June, at the point (hopefully) when the final round of Covid restrictions will be lifted. We plan to stay in York, but travel around the North of England, one of my aims is to visit Nothumberland , a place were I used to go on holiday with my family…
2 Chronicles 1 v 10.Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” When offered one wish, Midas, a legendary Phrygian king, asked that all he touched might turn to gold. His golden desire granted, Midas realised as soon as he wanted to…