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Mary Magdalene From the Vicar Spiritual Disciplines: Solitude Reflecting faith – the Pulpit     The story behind the HYMN:Now Thank We All Our God Graduation? God’s Garden ** Editor:  By Canon Paul Hardingham Mary Magdalene Six Marys are mentioned in the New Testament, including Mary Magdalene, who is remembered this month in the church’s calendar....

Six Marys are mentioned in the New Testament, including Mary Magdalene, who is remembered this month in the church’s calendar. What can we learn from Mary’s story? We don’t have to be defined by our past: When Jesus encountered Mary, He cast seven demons out of her (Luke 8:2). As a result, her life was...

Six Marys are mentioned in the New Testament, including Mary Magdalene, who is remembered this month in the church’s calendar. What can we learn from Mary’s story? We don’t have to be defined by our past: When Jesus encountered Mary, He cast seven demons out of her (Luke 8:2). As a result, her life was...

‘Solitude is a time when we withdraw from the company of others in order to give God our undivided attention’ (John Ortberg). The spiritual discipline of solitude is about spending time alone with God, to grow in relationship with Him and hear Him more clearly. This practice was a priority in Jesus’ life and ministry,...

The pulpit is one of the four most obvious pieces of ‘furniture’ in a church; the others being the lectern, altar and the font. Today the pulpit is where the preacher stands to give the sermon during a service. It is generally raised higher than the chairs or pews, so the preacher can be seen...

Now thank we all our God With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mother’s arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. Oh may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us,...

There were so many graduates waiting to receive their degrees that day, that speed was of the essence.  Presenting their diplomas, therefore, the Chancellor simply smiled and said: “Congratulations, keep moving.” Actually, that is good advice for all of life, and for your Christian life as well. If you’ve discovered the reality of God’s love for...

Plant three rows of peas: Peas of mind Peas of heart Peas of soul Plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash grumbling Squash selfishness Plant three rows of lettuce: Lettuce be faithful Lettuce be obedient Lettuce love one another Plant three rows of turnips: Turnip for services Turnip for meetings Turnip to help one...

Celebrating Fatherhood From the Vicar What makes June so special God – the Three in One Reflecting faith – the Lectern 2 Simplicity The story behind the HYMN:  Lord, for the years Does the past haunt you? Finding the right Key Worried that your life is changing beyond recall? The Bible in 50 words  **...

‘What is a Christian? The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father. If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child and having God as his Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God)...

‘What is a Christian? The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father. If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child and having God as his Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God)...

 June is the month of light – the month of the summer solstice, when millions of people in northernmost Europe stay out late to enjoy the sight of the midnight sun. To have light and glory where there is usually darkness is something we celebrate, we welcome. In John 9 Jesus said: “I am the...