Following our reflection yesterday on the need for inner transformation to effect real and deep change, we conclude our week revisiting a passage in John on the same theme: Every so often an innovation comes along which changes the game. The product remains the same, but once this innovation is launched, what was once perfectly … Read more
People can’t obey God. Or at least, not all of the time, or even most of the time. You could say that, ‘People can’t obey God’ is a pretty good summary of the whole Old Testament, certainly its history books. Renewal is only ever temporary, things usually go back to how they were after a … Read more
Strictly speaking, I don’t earn anything at all. I haven’t done for 16 years now. What ministers get paid is called a ‘stipend’ rather than a ‘salary’. It’s easy to forget why this matters. I’ve often caught myself referring to my role in ways that suggest I earn a wage: if someone thanks me, I’ll … Read more
There is something wonderful about worshipping the Lord in a large gathering. I first experienced that powerfully at Easter 1999, when I attended Spring Harvest. Walking into the Big Top for the first evening celebration and realising there were 5,000 people there gave me goosebumps. I had never praised God in such a large crowd, … Read more
We are all invited to a wonderful Songs of Praise event organised by the WCP. Our choir will be singing alongside people from the other churches – if you would like to join us, speak to or email Rosie (on the church email), or just turn up on the day about 30 minutes before the … Read more
What are you like with lists? Did you find todays passage a fascinating journey through some exotic names and even more exotic places? Or a dreary trawl through meaningless information? The bible is full of lists; and we’ve already seen several big lists in this little book so far: ch3, ch7, ch10 and even yesterday … Read more
The Holy Literature group continues to meet on Thursdays at 10.30 am in Church. You are very welcome to join them.
Our online service for 20th September
That title got your attention, didn’t it? A reflection on the National Lottery? Well, yes, in fact – the original national lottery: today’s passage describes those families who were chosen to settle in Jerusalem. The method for selection was casting lots, and those included were drawn from across the country – hence national lottery. Imagine … Read more
Our service for 13th September, led by Rev. Alison Drury.