Over the last year or so we have begun the practice of praying together in small groups, on the last Sunday of the month. This came about as a consequence of the findings of our first NCD survey held at the end of 2010 which indicated that there was little Read More... from 2nd Sunday After Epiphany C -20th January...
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As I write I am also contemplating taking down my Christmas tree, and putting away the Nativity Scene and all of the trappings of Christmas. I know that, officially, the Christmas season concluded after Epiphany but we had a lovely Christmas and I am still savouring the moment, a little Read More... from Baptism of Our Lord -14 January...
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Today we remember the original gift bearers to our Lord and king… Jesus. We are never really told how many were present, but we do know that they gave expensive gifts, befitting a King… Gold and Frankincense and Myrrh! I wonder how many people considered what sort of a gift Read More... from Epiphany – 6th January...
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There are many stories or legends around Christmas, the arrival of the Christ child, and gift givers who missed the opportunity to worship at His birth. Part of Italy’s traditional celebration is the story of a witch known as La Befana who arrives on her broomstick during the night of Read More... from Advent 4C – 23rd December...
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Advent is here. And I’ve got to admit that I am already over the doomsday or apocalyptic readings and dire warnings of judgment. Its not that I don’t believe in judgment, or that Jesus has a right to make such judgment… but I am truly sick of the fire and Read More... from Advent 2 – 9th December...
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Please forgive me but in the midst of a very busy week I decided that there was no point in striving to reinvent the wheel. My thoughts on the coming few weeks are captured in this short article from “Seasons of the Spirit” produced by Mediacom… But Wait, There’s More “Advent Read More... from Advent 1C – 2nd December...
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Today is the last Sunday in the church year. WE have journeyed with the people of God as they waited for the coming of Messiah, we have travelled to Bethlehem to see a babe in a manger, we have Sat with the disciples as they were taught by our Lord, Read More... from Christ The King – 25th November...
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This week we come together as one congregation, to give thanks to God for our many blessings, to remember the Saints and to celebrate with Miranda as she confirms the promises made for her at her Baptism. We come with joy tempered with a certain sadness as this will be Read More... from All Saints Day – 4th November...
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This week’s Gospel reading in which the disciples vie for the best seat at the table with Jesus is really appropriate given that, at a recent gathering of some clergy colleagues, part of the discussion revolved around the question “How do we measure the success of our ministry?” Surely this Read More... from 21st Sunday After Pentecost...
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Dear friends, this week a wonderful priest and friend (The Reverend Doctor Ann McElligott) said her farewells, placed her hand in Jesus hand and stepped into eternity. She knew that it was time… and she, together with her son (Agen) included us in her final walk. Another friend shared her Read More... from 14th October 2012/ 20th Sunday After...
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