This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Isaiah 40:28-30.
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Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by is Dr Frances Clemson, Christian Aid’s Faith Communications and Just Scripture Specialist. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. John 14:27. Something to think about Where do you go to feel at peace? Do you step out…
I recall watching a concert shown on TV, to celebrate the 40th birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber (now Baron Lloyd-Webber) which must have been about 37 years ago. As part of the concert, a lady slowly walked down to the stage singing the song With One Look from the musical Sunset Boulevard. I was amazed to…
Fifth Sunday of Easter Year C 18th May 2025 Lectionary Readings: Acts 11 v1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21 v1-6; John 13 v31-35. A challenge within a challenge. Jesus said, “I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone…
A few weeks back around 40 people from the Ipswich Circuit met at Cineworld where we were able to have a private showing, (at a discount admission fee), of the film The Penguin Lessons. I think it would be fair to say that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the film, which worked on so many different levels.…
As I drive along the A12 with my wife, Tariro, we often find ourselves saddened by the sight of dead animals along the roadside. I was sharing with Tariro that these unfortunate moments remind us of the fragility of life and the cycles of creation. The only hour or day we are sure of our…
Over the last few days, we have seen a lot of people wearing uniforms. From the Veterans with their rows of polished medals to the men and women in today’s Armed Forces. The pride was there for all to see. When I was nursing in the seventies I wore my uniform with pride too. Our blue…
Today, I’m starting with some definitions: Goel means a person, usually one’s nearest relative who has certain obligations to you eg to secure your freedom from slavery, avenge wrongdoing Gole means a clustered body of troops, ready for violent action Loge means a booth or stall, possibly an exclusive lush box at a theatre Ogle…
On Easter Sunday or afterwards you may have sung the hymn by Francis Pott, ‘The strife is o’er, the battle done.’ The words remind us of the three days of intense sadness that elapsed while everyone thought Jesus was dead, and before he rose again, ending the strangle hold of death over people of faith.…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Canon Ian Rees, Rector of Central Swansea at the time of writing (October 2022) www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of…