The reason we mark significant anniversaries, create memorials, and observe certain rituals like holding two minutes of silence is to make sure we do not forget events of the past. We tend to have short memories. Remembrance is especially important as the number of those alive at the time begins to decrease and we lose…
From the Act of Commitment for Peace Lord God our Father,we pledge ourselves to serve you and all humankind, in the cause of peace,for the relief of want and suffering,and for the praise of your name.Guide us by your Spirit;give us wisdom;give us courage;give us hope;and keep us faithful now and always.Amen. …
Corronavirus is affecting the whole world, we are not alone. Here is a response from Christians in South Africa. During the April 2020 lockdown people from across South Africa united to sing a blessing over their nation. The heart of this is to bless you – to give you hope and peace – The South Africa…
The May Magnificat by Gerard Manley Hopkins was published in 1918, at a time when the world had been at war for four years and was experiencing a flu epidemic which was killing many millions of people. Focussing on the beauty of nature, the poem expresses hope and faith in God, while pondering as to…
Diocesan Weekly Sermon Jean (not her real name) was in a coma in the intensive care unit when I went to visit her. I spent some time talking to her and praying for her. There was no response. I went back each week for a couple of weeks with no change. The following week, however,…
Vocations Sunday is the day for everyone to reflect, discover and recognise God’s call to them. Service starts at 9am. Join then or at anytime afterwards. Service with Paula Gooder. The prayers and readings for this Sunday are here Diocesan Easter 4 Sermon published at 6 o’clock Sunday evening…
https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/easter-pilgrim Take a journey through the Lord’s Prayer this Easter with the Easter Pilgrim app. It offers 40 reflections for the 40 days of Easter, beginning on Easter Sunday (12 April 2020) and finishing on Ascension Day (21 May 2020). Each day offers: ⁃ A short Bible reading that explores part of the Lord’s Prayer and…
Diocesan Weekly Sermon I know it’s a bit late, but I feel I should be wishing you a ‘Happy Easter’ since we were all unable to celebrate it together this year. Hopefully you did manage the journey of Holy Week at home and the celebration of Easter day. I wonder what it’s been like for…
This week’s service for Sunday 24th April is led by BBC Songs of Praise presenter and former Gogglebox star Rev Kate Bottley, with Christian Aid’s Chine McDonald preaching and prayers signed using BSL by Carolyn Denmark. The service is interpreted throughout using BSL by Gill Behenna. The weekly sermon called, The Easter message is always the same,…