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For the last few months we’ve been looking at the way that church services are put together. Last time we looked at how we begin by recognising how great and amazing God is, and therefore apologise for all the things we’ve done wrong – or should have done and haven’t – in the light of...

New Beginnings From The Vicar What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament: 2 Corinthians The Nicene Creed part 4: The Ascended and Returning Jesus Reflecting Faith: First Impressions Praying with the Prayers of the Bible – Learning to Pray by Example Tomato, Tomato Abiding in Jesus The most productive...

September is the time of year when we get back to our routines after the summer break. As whole-life disciples (lit: learners) we are all called to learn from Jesus and live like Him. God wants us to make a difference in our workplaces and schools, and with family and friends.  As Paul writes: ‘And...

September is the time of year when we get back to our routines after the summer break. As whole-life disciples (lit: learners) we are all called to learn from Jesus and live like Him. God wants us to make a difference in our workplaces and schools, and with family and friends.  As Paul writes: ‘And...

‘For anyone operating under the naïve presumption that joining a Christian church is a good way to meet all the best people and cultivate smooth social relations, a reading of Paul’s Corinthian correspondence is the prescribed cure’ (Eugene Peterson).  Paul sent four letters to the Corinthian church: one mentioned in 1 Cor.5:9; 1 Corinthians; a...

On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. This month we are looking at what the Nicene...

This series has recently been looking at the opening and closing words of most church services. They usually go something like this: (In)         The Lord be with you.   And also with you. (Out)      Go in the light and peace of Christ.     Thanks be to God. This month let’s consider what’s pretty much the very next...

Luke 11:1: ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’  Luke tells us that the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray after He had just prayed.  This is very important.  In His preaching Jesus had spoken about prayer; (e.g. Matt. 6:5-8) He had also included prayer in His teaching; e.g. Luke 18:1. But it was...

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:39 I like the King James’ version of the bible. I enjoy the old-fashioned expressions and the richness of the language. That version of the Bible has been so important to our history....

This is the time of year for many churches to hold their Harvest Festival services. No doubt, there will be displays of food, some bought with others grown in gardens and allotments. While gardeners can have pleasure growing fruit and vegetables it can be hard work tending to them and dealing with pests. Jesus knew...

1600 years ago, Europe’s top scholar was an Italian called Jerome; he loved the works of Cicero.  One night he dreamt that he had died, and reached the gates of heaven. The gate-keeper spoke to him: ‘Who are you?’ “Christianus sum.” replied Jerome. “I’m a Christian.” “No.” said the gatekeeper. “You’re not a Christian. You’re...

Transfiguration From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea?An Introduction to: 1 Corinthians The Nicene Creed part 3: The Incarnate Jesus Reflecting Faith: Saying ‘Farewell’ Praying with the Prayers of the Bible – The Prayer from the Depth of Despair  Give Him a Call! How big was the Flood? When I Say I Am A Christian...