I was listening recently to a discussion on Radio 4’s Moral Maze programme. The question was, ’Who would you choose to picture on a bank note?’ and centred on what it meant to be a ‘hero.’ Although the panellists couldn’t agree on who they would choose, in fact one thought the whole idea to be…
Read: Zephaniah 3:14-20. Back in the winter someone kindly left a gift on our doorstep. It so happened that we were away for the weekend and the orchid in question spent more than 24 hours in the cold and rain. On our return the plant was rescued and put on a windowsill but shortly afterwards…
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August 2025 Preaching Plan
Something to read Was not our ancestor Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was brought to completion by the works. Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him…
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This weeks service reflects on 1 Peter 2:24.
This phrase, mentioned in Acts 2, reminded me of an incident many years ago. We lived in a small village outside Colchester, Essex, and to save money I decided to cycle to and from work a few miles away. It was quite a struggle for the first few days, but one evening I was cycling…
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 10th August 2025 Lectionary Readings: Genesis 15 v1-6; Psalm 33 v12-22; Hebrews 11 v1-3, 8-16; Luke 12 v32-40 Treasure Jesus said, “My little group of disciples, don’t be afraid! Your father wants to give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give the…
Some of you may know that we have a vine in our greenhouse. Last year we were in competition with our resident blackbird, who appeared to “steal” all the grapes. (We knew it was him because he has a distinctive white fleck on his side). This year I have been more vigilant, or lucky, and…