Unity
Church News | Sunday, 26 January 2020
In our part of the world the week of Christian unity spanned from 18 January until the 25 January an observance lasting eight days. Little was said or done about it, what with all that is read more
Sacrifice
Church News | Sunday, 19 January 2020
Jesus was baptised in the River Jordon by John, and it was he who could so easily proclaim Jesus’ identity after seeing the dove of peace alight on the newly baptised Christ… ‘See, the Lamb of read more
Such Joy
Church News | Sunday, 5 January 2020
We spent a really enjoyable treat when the clergy put on a super afternoon tea for those of us who attend evening prayer. We met in St Leonard’s hall at four o’clock and were served by read more
The Irritant!
Church News | Sunday, 29 December 2019
The constant irritant was Jesus! Like most boys and young men, they usually manage to be constant irritants to those who care for them but Jesus was more of an irritant to those in high places… read more
Answer the Call
Church News | Sunday, 22 December 2019
At the 10.30am service this morning we heard how Mary, the central character in the Christmas story answered God’s call and allowed herself to be used by Him to be the mother of the Messiah, despite read more
Vote for the Ladies Group
Church News | Sunday, 15 December 2019
Thursday 12th December was a day to remember – It was the date of the General Election, it tipped it down with rain all day, and it was the evening of the Ladies Group Christmas celebration… read more
Preparing the Way
Church News | Sunday, 8 December 2019
Advent is a time of waiting and preparing – Today we hear how John the Baptist had to wait for Jesus to come and be prepared for baptism and his future ministry. Revd Anne remarked on read more
Wreaths of Joy
Church News | Sunday, 1 December 2019
St Mary’s Church held its Christmas Fayre on 30th November plus a ‘Christmas Wreath Workshop’ and demonstration. Many packed the church to watch Margaret Pinkerton decorate a wreath with Christmas flowers, ribbons and greenery and showed read more
Tree planting Project
Church News | Monday, 25 November 2019
On Saturday 22nd November over 30 Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, leaders, parents and supporters planted over 400 trees and hedging around the fence-line of the new churchyard area. The tree species included Silver Birch; Oak; Rowan; as read more
King of Kings
Church News | Sunday, 24 November 2019
Today is the last Sunday in the church calendar… The day when we celebrate ‘Christ the King’. Leading the service this morning, Revd Diana helped us reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus gave for our sins. read more
