Thought for the day – Sunday 7th June 2020 Life can be a struggle at times, marked by pain, loss, grief, broken relationships and ill health. None of us can avoid all of these things because they are part of the journey. We would not be human if we didn’t feel desperate for help at…
The Ipswich Blessing is a collaboration between 40 different Churches and 58 Singers and Musicians in the Ipswich area. We pray that this will be a real blessing to you all.
Thought for the day – Saturday 6th June 2020 Ephesians 6 18 ‘…keep alert with all perseverance…’ The world of sport is not the only area of life where instances of perseverance or endurance cause deep admiration and worthy wonder. Think of selfless heroes or heroines of war, Odette, for example, or the people of…
Christian leaders in Ipswich have today put out a press release with a joint statement in response to the killing of George Floyd. Your six appointed circuit ministers have all signed it. This was put together in a short period of time, so, please do not assume, therefore, that if a neighbouring church or church leader is not on the list that they didn’t agree with the sentiment of the letter!
Friday 5th June 2020 The killing of George Floyd was a tragic act of violence that has revealed that racial injustices, amongst many other prejudices, are still present throughout society. George Floyd was denied the fundamental right to life, and his killing is an insult to the God-given dignity of every human being. George Floyd’s…
Thought for the day – Friday 5th June 2020 Romans 8: 38: And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, life can’t. The angels can’t, the demons can’t. Our fears for today and our worries about tomorrow and even the powers of Hell can’t keep God’s love away.…
A video of unity made by ministers and clergy in Ipswich saying the Lord’s Prayer together for Pentecost 2020.
Thought for the day – Thursday 4th June2020 Romans 8: 1, 12 – 14: So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus…So, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you keep on following it you will…
The Sixth and final reflection on the life of Julian of Norwich written by Rev. Diane Smith. Not much is known about Julian, but we do know that that she was a quiet, reflective individual and that her way of coming close to God was to be by herself. In these days of isolation from…
Pastoral Letter – East Anglia District Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse 03:06:2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Over the last week or so it feels as though the world has been waking up again particularly as some of the restrictions around lockdown are eased and we return to some of the…