For those at school or with school age children or grandchildren, summer holidays are finally here. Even without children at home, we find the change...
Pete Grieg says: “Every pilgrim gets a stone in their shoe eventually. You wake up one morning and think ‘Is this really all there is...
Awaken me to your presence, Alert me to your love, Affirm me in your peace. Open to me your way, Reveal to me your joy, Enfold me in your...
May 2019 The river of life This picture is an inspiration for our church for the year ahead. It comes from the vision given by God to...
With the warmer weather, I have been looking at my garden and seeing that there are several things that need doing: tidy up, cut some...
Vision – refresh and renew It is 13 months since we launched our Church Vision. I wonder if you can recall it without looking or quote...
Looking for a FRESH thinking in this new year? Is it a new diet or author? Our new year’s resolution could be to discover where...
Good News of Great Joy As we look towards the Christmas season, what is good news for you? Sadly, many people have a lack of joy...
Dear Friend, Here’s the Good News! If you have been attending worship at one of the congregations of St Mary’s and St John’s church for five...
Seeking JOY For me, one of the joys of August, alongside a cool drink in the garden and meeting people from the parish (as the Welcome...