I have a desktop calendar called ‘celebrating Dads’ which one of my daughters gave me a few years ago. Last week it had a quote by C.S. Lewis. :- ‘ The great thing to remember is that, though our feelings come and go, …
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Knox DVD Trinity Digital, 2015 77 minutes £12 John Knox was a reformer and a revolutionary. Born circa 1514 he lived for nearly 60 years and was very much a child of his time – the time of Luther and the Protestant Reformation. This film looks at the life and legacy of this man who…
5th Sunday of Easter Year A Lectionary Readings Acts 7 v55-60 The stoning of Stephen.1 Peter 2 v2-10 A living stone and a holy nation.John 14 v1-14 Jesus, the face of the Father. Do we need a visual aid to explain a mystery? In the hymn, popular with children of all ages, ‘Our God…
Gather these together, keep them with you,
and life will be much more liveable
From Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse 06:05:2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In the early weeks of the current crisis it was fashionable to suggest that Corona virus was a great leveller – after all if Prince Charles and Boris Johnson had contracted the virus who on earth could be exempt?…
Thought for the day – Wednesday 6th May 2020 Bible Reading Acts 5: 12-32The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the…
The first of a number of short reflections from Rev’d Diane Smith inspired by the writings of Julian of Norwich. During lockdown we have been enjoying more than ever programmes like “Gardeners World”. Many of you may have in your gardens ornamental bird baths, perhaps even with these famous words inscribed. “The kiss of the…
Thought for the Day – Tuesday 5th May 2020 Bible verse 2 Corinthians 9 v 6“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” On a relative’s farm there were certain fields that he sowed by hand. He strapped on a canvas contraption that looked like a…
If you’re looking for something to lift your spirits, look no further… Right now, we are all united in our aim to stay home and save lives, reducing the colossal strain on health services. Of course, it can feel very straining at times, but we’re in this together. While home, it’s important to remain busy…
This set of thoughts is inspired by acts of creation in the kitchen, for many of us the heart of the home