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Isaiah and Peppa Pig

Isaiah and Peppa Pig

No less an authority than the teacher in Peppa Pig once said that poetry was “a magical way of using words that puts a picture in your mind”

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A yoke misunderstood?

A yoke misunderstood?

‘I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood’. Do we misunderstand when Jesus talks about a yoke?

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On being a disciple

On being a disciple

Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.

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Newness from grief

Newness from grief

Out of whatever pain and grief that we may be in right now, may we too know newness of life. To both grieve a loss and celebrate a life.

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July and August 2023 magazine

July and August 2023 magazine

In the July and August 2023 magazine there’s a tribute to Nancy Hall. There’s also lots about what’s going on in our church and community.

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July 2023 Bible readings

July 2023 Bible readings

The July 2023 Bible readings includes selections from different parts of the Old Testament, a trip through Romans and more from Matthew’s Gospel.

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Let everything that has breath

Let everything that has breath

You’re very welcome to join us on Sunday 25th June for songs, prayers and reflections. We’re calling this one: ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord’.

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Harassed and helpless

Harassed and helpless

Are you harassed and helpless? Do you just look that way but inside everything is calm and peaceful! Would you walk alongside those who are?

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June 2023 magazine

June 2023 magazine

In the June 2023 magazine you’ll find articles on Christians Against Poverty, the Coronation and Porch Boxes – and a tribute to Frank Slater.

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June 2023 Bible readings

June 2023 Bible readings

The June 2023 Bible readings include a wonderful passage in Isaiah about creator God measuring the waters in the palm of his hand.

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Goodbye and grow (up)

Goodbye and grow (up)

Most of you will know by now that we suddenly lost our son, Stuart, last week. We still expect him…

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Power to the People!

Power to the People!

You’re very welcome to join us at 7pm on May 28th for songs, prayers and reflections in ‘Power to the People’ as we think about Pentecost.

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We stand on common ground

We stand on common ground

We need to think about which words to use. What areas of common ground are there which are consistent with our message but understood by all?

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Forgiveness

Forgiveness

It says that Stephen fell asleep. For the theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, he falls asleep because he died praying forgiveness for his enemies.

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Hearing the voice of the shepherd

Hearing the voice of the shepherd

Jesus calling himself the Good Shepherd was a huge claim. It built on all number of passages in Scripture. But Jesus has other flocks too…

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