Preaching Plans for the Autumn
It is hard to know what the coming four months will actually look like in terms of Covid restrictions. However, I think it is better to enter them with a plan. We will finish our series on Dr Paul Brand’s… Read more
Exploring Christianity - A Message from the Diocese
The Diocesan Discipleship course – Exploring Christianity – starts in September with five different groups. For those who are wondering whether this might be for them, there is a taster session at 10:30am on Saturday, 4th September run by Rev… Read more
Pray with Open Doors for a Suffering World
Tuesday, 7th September in church at 7:30pm. A Zoom link will be provided so you can join us at home.
Chronic Pain - The Invisible Disease
We have a number of members who cope with serious ill health of one form or another on a daily basis. That can often involve pain. We are very aware of illness when church members are taken to hospital. But… Read more
Church Facelift
If you have been in church recently you will notice that some rooms have been redecorated. The murals on the walls in the Crèche still need touching up. We are grateful to Liz who has volunteered to do this for… Read more
We’ve Started Again - Now Where?
The 11am service is back. This morning we will be enjoying our third Sunday inside the building. Live worship is wonderful. We can best exercise love towards each other by respecting other church members, especially those who may wish to… Read more
A New General Synod in November
Why Does This Deserve a Whole Page? General Synod is the legislative body of the Church of England. Together with Parliament, it is the only body in the land which is entitled to make national law. Measures passed by the… Read more
Plastering and Decorating
A Big Thanks to Trevor and the FF&G for organising the plastering and decorating of the Church Room, Lounge and Kitchen which has now been completed. When the sinking floor in the Lounge was finally sorted, we thought it would… Read more
Living In Love and Faith
In the excitement over same-gender dancing in Strictly this year, you may have missed the news that The Methodist Church became the largest religious denomination in Britain to permit same-sex marriages. A vote to change the definition of marriage at… Read more
The Closure of Honda
Production at the Honda plant in Swindon has ceased. The road to closure was never going to be an easy one. We remember both those employed directly and third parties. We remember those who are seeking to find their future,… Read more
Sad News From Archdeacon Godfrey in Luweero
I hope you are all doing well amidst this COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Uganda we have just come out of a second very strict 42 day lockdown. The bad news is that we have gone straight into another 60 day… Read more
Budget Under Control
James, our treasurer, recently wrote to the PCC: Here is a short extract. “July was remarkably close to the original budget for the month. It’s great to see all our income lines very close to budget. Costs are similarly in… Read more