Start of Lent – Ash Wednesday “Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Reading Isaiah 55.1-11…
Start of Lent: 2 March to 6 March The Genesis creation accounts paint an idyllic picture of humanity all created equal, made in the image of God, in their diversity and difference, enjoying the gifts of God’s abundance. How did it all go so wrong? Action for the week This week, pray every morning that God…
St. Oswald’s Church wishes you a blessed Christmas whether you are with your family, friends or just on you own. We hope that this holy day will be one of peace for all, even for those who have lost loved ones in recent times…
This Christmas I will be remembering the words of the famous hymn – ‘What can I give Him, Poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;Yet what I can I give Him: Give my heart.’Christina Rossetti The heart is a…
Today, 29th of September, is the Feast of Michaelmas, that is the Feast of Michael and All Angels. It is a day which has shaped our society over the centuries. Michaelmas is one of the four ‘quarter days’ of the financial, judicial, and academic year, as in ‘Michaelmas Term’, and is associated with the beginning of…
This week’s Candlemas Service will be led by Rev’d Tiffer Robinson of the Benefice of Rattlesden, Brettenham, Hitcham, and Thorpe Morieux in Suffolk where there are four beautiful parish churches in the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The service will come online at 9am and be available thereafter. The Vicar’s afternoon sermon will be…
In response to reaching the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Archbishops invite all to call on God in Prayer. Starting on 1 February we invite you to set aside time every evening to pray, particularly at 6pm each day. More than ever, this is a time when we need to love each other. Prayer is an expression of love.
Christmas Prayer Tree in the Church Memorial Garden
In accordance with the new lock down rules. the church will be open for private prayer this Sunday, 28th November, 9.30am to 10.30am. All services are cancelled for the time being. Keep safe…
Next Sunday, 1st November, we will be holding the annual All Soul’s service – a time to remember our loved ones who have died. Owing to the Covid restrictions, we will be opening the church from 5-7 p.m. for reflection and prayer, rather than having a service. People will be able to light…