We give thanks this week that Boris Johnson has allowed a slight relaxing of the stay at home rules and laid out what the different stages will look like; we pray that there will not be a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
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With the current restrictions in place Rev. Martin Dawers cannot open the Garden railway for an open day this year. He has produced a short film of pictures and video clips from previous Open days to share memories with you. You can watch the film on You tube by clicking this link or watch it…
Thought for the day – Friday 15th May 2020 Bible reading – Luke 24 : 28 – 35As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now…
Thought for the day – Thursday 14th May 2020 If we have to be in lockdown haven’t we had the best weather for it? It reminds me of a folk song from my youth, “it always looks better when the sun shines, it always sounds better when the words rhyme”, but I’m resisting the challenge…
Pastoral Letter – East Anglia District Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse 13:05:2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It continues to be a great blessing for me to communicate in this way and to remain connected to you the Methodist people across the East Anglia District. From the beginning of this great…
A great philosopher and theologian said this:- ” Don’t walk behind me;I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me;I may not follow. Just walk beside me And be my friend” There are times for all of us ,perhaps highlighted during this pandemic, when we just need somebody to be our friend. Not necessarily to…
Thought for the day – Wednesday 13th May 2020 Words are powerful things. They convey meaning when used well, but they can create mayhem if misused or misunderstood, or worse still used with malice or mischief. I’m sure at this moment, we are discovering afresh just how easily words can hurt and how they cause damage when…
The Third in a number of Reflections written by Diane Smith influenced by the life and work of Julian of Norwich. From Julian’s Writings “Our Lord showed to me a spiritual insight of his homely loving. I saw that he is everything that is good and comfortable for us. He is our clothing that for…
We have previously posted about Mo Clarke from Capel St Mary Methodist Church who has won the East of England regional award in the Methodist Insurance Church volunteer awards. She has recently been interviewed on local radio and the interview is very encouraging and inspirational. You can listen to the audio here : Mo Clarke…
6th Sunday of Easter Year A Lectionary Readings Acts 17 v22-31 Paul in Athens. 1 Peter 3 v13-22 Suffering for doing right. John 14 v15-21 The Holy Spirit is promised. We are not orphans, we are children of a loving God. In the passage from Acts, Paul is telling his sceptical audience that…