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June 2025 Bible readings

June 2025 Bible readings

Here are the June 2025 Bible readings, which we’ll be using in both our churches as we end Easter Season, celebrate Pentecost and Trinity Sunday and start the long period of ‘Ordinary’ time.

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The Comforter

The Comforter

Com is with, fort is strength. Comforter, one who brings strength. Someone who would make them strong would come to them.

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Guest and Host

Guest and Host

How will we be the ongoing visible presence of God, here, in this time and in this place? How do wE become both guest and host?

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Shine as a light

Shine as a light

The menorah is lit night after night as a reminder of the miracle of the oil that lasted longer than it should have. In Baptism, we light a candle, too, saying, “Shine as a light in the world…”

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Unfinished business

Unfinished business

Back on the beach, there’s unfinished business to attend to – the restoration of Peter. ‘Do you love me?’ Jesus asks Peter. He asks again and again until Peter is fed up.

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Bible readings for May

Bible readings for May

These Easter Season readings include passages from Acts, Revelation and the Gospel of John.

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May 2025 magazine

May 2025 magazine

Our May 2025 magazine has news and updates from our groups and organisations plus a letter on second chances from Margery

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Witness statement

Witness statement

Nowhere else in Scripture is that affirmation, those words of witness, made. And they were drawn from the mouth of the much maligned, Thomas. Courageous Thomas, questioning Thomas. But doubting? I doubt it.

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What kind of donkey?

What kind of donkey?

What kind of donkey do you prefer? A limo-style donkey or a get-away donkey? Do we lean towards confrontation or modesty?

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April 2025 magazine

April 2025 magazine

Here’s a link to our April 2025 magazine, paper copies of which will be in our two churches from this…

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April 2025 Bible readings

April 2025 Bible readings

Our April 2025 Bible readings include God doing a new thing, a prophet being spat at – and wolves & lambs feeding together. Mary filling a house with perfume, an untamed donkey, the days leading up to the crucifixion, and a risen Jesus meeting his friends

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The Negotiator

The Negotiator

You and I need to trust that God knows what’s best for us. That God’s playing a long game for our benefit. We can be flawed and imperfect too but God’s still there for us.

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Who are you?

Who are you?

Who are you and what kind of person are you? And do you ever take the time to think about it?

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March 2025 magazine

March 2025 magazine

The March 2025 magazine contains a letter from Julian Heaton, about our Mission Community plus a piece on 80 years of Christian Aid.

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March 2025 Bible Readings

March 2025 Bible Readings

In our March 2025 Bible readings, Moses glows and Abram counts stars. Jesus dazzles, is hungry and gathers his chicks.

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