Home... But Definitely Not Alone!
Someone recently asked me about two couples that have been part of the church for many years: “Have we lost the ……….. and the ……….?” they asked anxiously. I was able to assure them that we had not. Both families… Read more
Your Bulletin On TV (Sort of)
We like to save paper so we don’t plan to print out a bulletin for everyone who comes to church. However, if you really don’t like reading the electronic bulletin, and prefer a paper version you can pick one up… Read more
Live Streaming
Thank you so much for the warm responses and emails I received after last week’s service. It was great to hear how much you enjoyed it. However, I can take no credit for the live streaming. Mike’s efforts and expertise… Read more
Living in Love and Faith
This week we look at Gender and Unity. If you would like to do the LLF course, there is no rush. You can do it any time before Easter next year. Two groups are about to start very soon. If… Read more
Children’ Work and Covid
We have re-started our children’s work. Although it is much smaller than before the pandemic, we are off the ground. We currently have just got two groups running but we will still need two more people to act as assistants… Read more
Orchid Care Home
The staff play four hymns. The residents sing. The leader welcomes everyone, reads from the Bible and says a few words about the passage and leads prayers. It means an enormous amount to those who gather. Could you lead a… Read more
Life for Women In The Old Testament
Last week, we looked at the issue of the woman with a continuous flow of blood, who touched Jesus cloak. She was “pinged” every day of her life. Her medical condition meant she was required to permanently self-isolate. Why? In… Read more
LLF and Our Moral Values
As we saw on the previous page, the whole point of the Old Testament Law was to make sure that Israel did not get its moral values from the behaviour and practices of the nations around them. “You shall not… Read more
New Seating Arrangements
In order to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic, we may need to direct you to specific seats , especially as 11am approaches. This is for everyone’s safety. It might mean that those who would like to… Read more
Short Service in Orchid Care Home
If the idea of running a short service in Orchid Care Home appeals to you, please have a word with Raymond. We aim to run a service once a week if we possibly can. Three people have moved or dropped… Read more
Something to Celebrate
The Church of England’s National Giving Team was created to promote good financial stewardship in parishes and congregations across the country. This summer it initiated a Generosity Learning Hub. Their task was to provide resources for preaching and teaching on… Read more
Live Streaming - What’s the Latest News?
This week we will be streaming live but only to a limited audience. Those church members with the link will view the service and report back so we can make changes. Mike will be live streaming on Sunday, shadowed by… Read more