Thelma Schoonmaker reminded us that editing is not about cutting things out randomly. It is about deciding what the audience must see, what they must sit with, and what they are not allowed to escape too quickly. In that sense, I believe that film editing has something very important to tell us about Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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The April 2026 magazine includes news about forthcoming events, reports from our groups and a reflection on Easter from Alan.
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The April 2026 Bible readings trace the journey from resurrection shock to settled belonging – moving from the empty tomb to confident witness, from fear to peace, and from uncertainty to life held securely in Christ.
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May the breath of God find you in every valley where hope has grown thin. When the ground beneath you
feels scattered with dry bones and the silence seems deeper than prayer, may the quiet wind of the Spirit stir the dust of life again.
This reflection on Mothering Sunday explores the complexities of motherhood, with themes of love, loss, and trust. It highlights that genuine care involves letting go and that motherhood transcends biology, fostering community and grace in vulnerability.
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At first glance, it’s a story about food, not fasting. Yet it holds something essential. Fasting, at its best, is not about deprivation. It is about making room – clearing the tent of our distractions so that God and neighbour may enter.
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We reflect on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, drawing parallels to contemporary conflicts like those involving Iran. We emphasise the importance of understanding shared humanity, honest dialogue, and patience in fostering peace. Ultimately, transformation arises from individuals crossing boundaries and engaging directly.
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Lent signifies a journey of faith, calling for trust in God amidst uncertainty. Abram’s obedience and Nicodemus’s quest for understanding highlight the promise of transformation through divine love.
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This March 2026 magazine is our Lent edition, with plenty of seasonal reflections, news and upcoming events.
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Our March 2026 Bible readings include Abram on the go and Hannah lending Samuel. Jesus talking day and night – and then the Passion.
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Who gets which verbs? Who acts, who reacts, who speaks, who listens? Which verbs come as a surprise – and which are conspicuously missing?
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Imagine for a moment that the Transfiguration had been filmed. Same mountain. Same dazzling moment. Same three stunned disciples shielding their eyes. But now imagine that the footage had been handed to three different film editors – each with their own instincts, priorities and sense of what really matters…
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Today is Candlemas. The day when traditionally all the Church’s candles for the year were blessed and at night many would place a lighted candle in their windows at home. At the heart of today’s gospel stand two elderly figures who had learned to wait – Simeon and Anna.
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The February 2026 magazine includes news about our Lent Course ‘Gravity Defied’ written by Rachel Mann.
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Our February 2026 Bible readings include the start of it all and the giving of instructions for living. In the Gospel we have Jesus being tested and transfigured.
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