Sunday 27th September
Our special Harvest service on 27th September, led by Rev. Matt Trendall
Monday 28th September – Exodus 17:8-16 ‘Joshua – Origin Story pt 1’
Today we begin a new series looking at the major Old Testament book of Joshua. It’s a story of faith, of courage, of leadership, but also of a real human being, who has spent decades as Moses’ understudy and is awed by the responsibility. Joshua’s story begins a lot further back than most of us … Read more
Epilogue 4, Saturday 26th September – Psalm 106 ‘History lessons’
I’ll admit it – I’m biased. I studied history for my university degree – I love it. I find it fascinating, and will happily read books on most historical subjects now. I also know that not everyone enjoyed history at school. Memories of rote-learning monarchs, or obsessing over outdated parliamentary laws, or perhaps the very … Read more
Epilogue 3, Friday 25th September – Psalm 105 ‘His covenant for ever’
In the area of Streatham where we used to live (in south London), there were no pubs. The reason is that, back in the 17th century, the land was owned by a Quaker family and they had attached a covenant to the land, which forbade it. As a covenant, it was permanent – it lasted … Read more
Epilogue 2, Thursday 24th September – Psalm 100 ‘Through all generations’
We live in a culture which focuses largely on the now. ‘The past is a foreign country,’ and the future is a crystal ball. Only the present matters. Whilst we inevitably have to live in the here and now, we also lose so much if we get caught up with this attitude. And not just … Read more
Epilogue 1, Wednesday 23rd September – Psalm 98 ‘The work of salvation’
Nehemiah finished with prayers of remembering. Let’s enjoy a few more days in the ‘psalms of remembering’: ‘Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing: power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work … Read more
Day 25, Tuesday 22nd September – Nehemiah 13:23-31 ‘Remember me, my God’
Every November we have our season of remembrance. It begins with All Saints Day on the 1st – a chance to remember the global church – moves through Bonfire Night and concludes with Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, when we remember the impact of war, and rededicate ourselves to the cause of peace. Remembering is … Read more
Online Service for Sunday 27th September
Our Harvest online service for 27th September
Day 24, Monday 21st September – Nehemiah 13:15-22 ‘Respecting the Sabbath’
We live in a workaholic society. Take the Enlightenment dogma of continuous progress, mix with a subtle blend of the Protestant work ethic, add a sprinkling of consumerist worship at the altar of customer entitlement, shake thoroughly and hey presto! A fabulous modernist cocktail. And, like a cocktail, tasty as it seems at the time, … Read more
Sunday 20th September
Our service for 20th September, Stewardship Sunday, led by Rev. Matt Trendall.