This Morning, I thought I’d tell you a story of a young girl called Sheila, who was a slave in Ireland, a very long time ago. Sheila was a beautiful, strong, honest and hardworking young woman. She always listened… Continue Reading
Have you ever had to describe the taste of an Orange? Now you can describe it’s texture, or juiciness, or the challenge to peel it and whether it has seeds or not, but how do you describe what an Orange… Continue Reading
‘Black lives matter’ has been a prominent message since the death of George Floyd at the hands of American Cops in the American city of Minneapolis. He has become a global icon reinvigorating the worldwide campaign against injustice and prejudice… Continue Reading
Today is Trinity Sunday. It is the day when vicars across the country try and explain how we can worship one God who is 3 persons, but is just one God. An idea known as The Trinity. We heard some… Continue Reading
For as long as we can remember, the numbers of people coming along to churches and chapels on a Sunday to worship has been on the slide. Since the middle of March, they have been shut altogether but it has… Continue Reading
Today is called “ascension” Sunday. Not long ago we celebrated Easter, and about forty days after the Resurrection, we find in today’s reading that Jesus left the Earth and ascended to Heaven in plain view of his disciples, who were… Continue Reading
I’ve heard from many that the season of lockdown we are enduring is coming to be known as “the great indoors!” Unable to enjoy the sunshine and Spring weather as we usually would – BBQs with friends, camping trips, fishing… Continue Reading
In our gospel reading today we jump back in time, before Jesus death and subsequent resurrection. Jesus is trying once again to prepare his disciples for his imminent death. He tells them “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You… Continue Reading
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10.10 I wonder if it could be said that the author of the Gospel of John was an expert in producing soundbites or memorable catchphrases… short and snappy… Continue Reading
Amazing things do happen, it’s just that we don’t expect them! If someone had told you at Christmas that by Easter all the pubs in Britain would be shut and they would be pouring the beer down the drain would… Continue Reading