Thought for Today – Wednesday 25th March 2020 These are unprecedented times. We have never known life like this, where so much seems out of control and chaos is on such a grand scale. Perhaps, more than ever before, we are going to experience wilderness fatigue as we all go further into this crisis. A…
A Poem by Rev. Diane Smith
Thought for Today – Tuesday 24th March 2020 Bible Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 The Prime Minister announced new, more stringent measures yesterday evening to attempt to keep the Covid 19 Virus under control as numbers of those infected increase and as a result, this morning has a very different feel with only “essential” shops…
Taking care of yourself and those around you. Increasing isolation, bombardment of negative and worrying news stories and concerns for the health of those we love, can heighten anxiety levels and cause depression. The Methodist Church has looked at some resources available to support people at this difficult time. Find the resources here.
Breathe. Just inhale deeply. Exhale the anxiety you are holding. Inhale again. We will get through this…together.
Thought for the day – Monday 23rd March 2020 Bible Reading 1 Corinthians 11: 23-29 I ventured into the supermarket yesterday, one of the first times this week that I have mixed with other people, because I am one of those classed as being “vulnerable” and I was shocked “I’ll grab some milk” said I…
Dear Siblings in Christ, Happy Mothering Sunday! And what a strange Sunday it is without being able to visit one another or hug each other. Adrian and I spent a few hours yesterday down at Museum Street recording today’s service. You can watch it on the circuit website. The sermon is a little longer than…
We will be worshiping at home tomorrow! I encourage you to keep your normal Sunday rhythm to your lives and to join us in worship. …
We have a newly updated circuit website! This website will be the go-to place over the upcoming weeks for the whole circuit to find at-home worship materials and videos, request help, read uplifting posts etc. The circuit also now has a Facebook page. …
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am writing to you as your Pastor but also as a fellow human being as I share your pain and bewilderment in these extraordinary times. I never imagined I would live to see such a time as this when public worship would be suspended and our way of life…