https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1791–prayers-for-peace-in-ukraine-wednesdays-through-lent Every Wednesday through Lent join us for a Vigil with Prayers for Peace in Ukraine This simple 30 minute service will be a ‘Vigil with Prayers for Peace in Ukraine’. It will include prayers, music, readings and a reflection or some information from a part of the Diocese directly affected by the crisis. The service…
Week 3 – Tuesday 22 March “Then Jesus put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum’, which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ And immediately the girl got up and…
Over the last month, Messy Sermons have been looking at the story of Noah’s Ark. We have learned about why God told Noah to build an ark and we have learned about Noah’s family. We found out the names of Noah’s sons but could not find the names of all the wives in the Bible…
Week 3 – Monday 21 March “Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd…
Week 3: 21 March to 27 March Justice in Scripture is always rooted in time, place and story. It is about people, and the image of God within them, an image damaged and distorted by sin – our own, and others’. This week we walk with Jesus as he embraces those he meets. Action for the…
St. Oswald’s service of Holy Communion will begin at 10.00 am. It will be led by Canon Michael Ratcliffe who will also preach. There will be a Messy Sermon Group for children during the sermon. A small play area caters for young children. After the service, there will be refreshments for those wanting to stay…
Week 2 – Weekend “If you take your neighbour’s cloak in pawn, you shall restore it before the sun goes down; for it may be your neighbour’s only clothing to use as cover; in what else shall that person sleep? And if your neighbour cries out to me, I will listen, for I am compassionate.”…
Week 2 – Friday 18 March “See, just as the Lord my God has charged me, I now teach you statutes and ordinances for you to observe in the land that you are about to enter and occupy. You must observe them diligently, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when…
Week 2 – Thursday 17 March “Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.” Reading Exodus 19.1-8 The Israelites Reach Mount Sinai At…
Week 2 – Wednesday 16 March “When you enter the land that I am giving you, the land shall observe a sabbath for the Lord. For six years you shall sow your field, and for six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather in their yield; but in the seventh year there shall be a…