The story of God setting us free
One of the new phrases that has crept into our everyday language is ‘Fake News.’ While the phrase may be new, people have been twisting the truth from [...]
Transfiguration on the mountain top
There is something about being on top of a mountain and being able to stop and wonder over the breadth of scenery that falls away to the horizon. I re [...]
“….they shall mount up with wings like an eagle”
Some years ago I had the opportunity of taking six young people to Vanuatu where we were invited by the local villagers to run a week-long mission in [...]
New beginnings
Our readings this Sunday speak about new beginnings, firstly in the story of Samuel who as a young lad learns to listen for God’s guidance, and then i [...]
God’s reconciling love
This Sunday we light the fourth candle on our Advent wreath – the candle of Love. However, the word ‘love’ means so many different things that we need [...]
Surprised by joy
Some of my favourite stories as a child were those written by C.S. Lewis in his Narnia Chronicles. They are stories about children doing amazing thing [...]
For all the saints…..
This Sunday we are invited to remember those men and women who have inspired people through the ages because of the way they lived; and because in tha [...]
We are not alone
The other day I was talking to a member of our congregation at St John’s about what we might do when the restrictions ease and enable us to gather aga [...]
Community of faith
Last year we had a wonderful opportunity to travel through Germany and Norway. I have always been interested in architecture and history, so whenever [...]