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I recently read a web article which was wondering if Christians actually need a ‘cross’ in our church buildings; or indeed if they were unhelpful in our worship. The major argument against having one, it seems, was that it could become the focus of our worship, and it is not okay to worship idols. To...

O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure… A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone;...

Sometimes a law of nature is very similar to a law of the spirit. Take the process of harvest, or ‘sowing and reaping’. The Bible tells us:  ‘A farmer who plants just a few seeds will get only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much.’ (2 Cor 9:6) It has...

‘My future is in Your hands…’ In her book, When, God, When?  Author Joyce Meyer wrote: “God has taught me to keep living the life I now have, while I am waiting for the things that are in my heart to come to pass. We can become so intent on trying to birth the next...

Back to School From the Vicar ‘England’s Rose’ Reflecting Faith: a special place for a special purpose Christian Basics No 9: Why Belong to the Church? Being grateful ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham consider what we will ‘do’ this autumn Back to School September is that time of year when we get back to school...

September is that time of year when we get back to school after the summer break, along with our other routines. As disciples (lit: learners) we are all called to learn from Jesus and live like Him. God wants us to make a difference as disciples in our school and workplace, family and friends.  As...

September is that time of year when we get back to school after the summer break, along with our other routines. As disciples (lit: learners) we are all called to learn from Jesus and live like Him. God wants us to make a difference as disciples in our school and workplace, family and friends.  As...

This month marks 25 years since the funeral of Princess Diana on 6th September 1997. Prince William has described how his mother’s death was like an earthquake, the shockwaves taking time to sink in. When we remember the days leading up to the funeral, the whole nation seemed touched by her death. Over 32 million...

Last month I mentioned altar rails as being the visible barrier separating the Sanctuary where the Altar or Table is placed and the Chancel; where the choir may be seated. But there is more to the rails than simply separating these two areas in a church. In the early days churches did not have such...

Many people are struggling to connect with church today following the pandemic. However, we should ‘not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing’ (Hebrews 10:25). The church is not simply a building or services, but a shared friendship with Jesus, as the NT makes clear. The Family of God The...

Working from Rest From the Vicar – Work and Rest Christian Basics: No 8: Prayer Reflected Faith Series: the Awesomeness of God Grace – it really is amazing The story of the yellow ribbons Being brave? **          Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers the link between rest and work.                                                                                                                                                                                          Working from Rest August sees many of...

August sees many of us taking holidays to get some well-earned rest from working. But what is the biblical relationship between rest and work? The Bible shows us that we are to work from rest, not rest from work. How is this working out in our current experience? When God created human beings on the...