At our Ash Wednesday service, we looked at some of the Bible’s teaching about fasting. This Sunday, our Gospel reading focuses on the Sabbath. Both of them share in common the theme of giving something up; in fasting, we give
A fitting Tribute
More than three years after her death, the final design for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, set to be built in St James’ Park, is still yet to be confirmed. Final confirmation is expected this spring, to coincide with
Prayer for Anxious Hearts
Anyone who has been following the news for the last few years will know that anxiety is on the rise in the UK, especially amongst young people. Doubtless, there are many reasons for this, ranging from global affairs like the
How (not) to pray
At some point, every child has to learn how to ask for things appropriately. We teach them to be polite and respectful in their requests. We’ve all heard someone ask their child “What’s the magic word?” (Answer: “PLEEEEEEEEASE!”) or tell
Peace on earth – but how?
The vision of world peace in Isaiah 2:1-5 is so iconic that there is a statue of a man beating a sword into a ploughshare at the UN headquarters. It was donated by, of all countries, the USSR. It’s an image
Remembrance Sunday
At this time of remembrance, we honour the memory of those who have suffered in times of war, both soldiers and civilians, and give thanks for those who have served and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. It is
Building that will last
We all know the story of the three little pigs, don’t we? One little pig puts in the hard work and builds a house out of bricks. The other two cut corners and settle for houses made of wood or
A meeting of minds
How good is your poker face? I’m sure you will have used one at some point, whether or not it was during a real life game of poker. Though some of us do wear our hearts on our sleeves, all
The Gospel is foolish and offensive
What is the stupidest thing you’ve ever heard? Most of us have heard some pretty daft things in our time, and we can only hope that it wasn’t us that said it. What about the most offensive thing anyone’s ever
Become who you are!
Paul’s opening to his letter to the Corinthians includes a paradox which is at the heart of the Christian life. In verse two, he says the Christians in Corinth are already ‘sanctified’ (i.e. saint-ified) because of their relationship with Jesus