If you’ve been to any of our carol services this season, you may have heard a version of this reflection: Certain things just make it feel like Christmas is here, don’t you think? Whether film or book or song, this month is filled with familiar, much treasured tales: the Snowman, Aled Jones singing ‘We’re walkingContinue reading “At the heart of Christmas”
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“Do you want to see her?”
Sermon for Advent 4 (Year C), 19 December 2021 Readings: Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love, chapter 25; Luke 1.39-55 When I was 19, I was sent to support a couple of church groups as an additional leader for trips and to broaden my experience of different church traditions (as I was already exploringContinue reading ““Do you want to see her?””
Singing the song of salvation
Sermon for Advent 3, 12 Dec 2021 Philippians 4.4-7; Luke 3.7-18 Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice! Isn’t it exciting? Each week we’re getting closer and closer to Christmas! This week, schools will be breaking up for the Christmas holiday – and if they’re anything like I remember, there won’tContinue reading “Singing the song of salvation”
Advent Illustrations 2021
The first two chapters of Luke are a rich concert of songs sung by Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, Angels (and Solomon). This series of daily illustrations represents a slow reflection on how our familiar characters were responding to the Holy Spirit, and the songs that were filling their hearts.
The Advent To-Do List
Sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent 2021 Readings: Malachi 3.1-4; Luke 3.1-6 As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I find that there is a certain frantic energy building at the Rectory as I try to get everything ready – not just making sure that everything is in place for all ofContinue reading “The Advent To-Do List”
Light up a life 2021
Reflection for ‘Light up a life’ service of thanksgiving and remembrance of loved ones, 5 December 2021. For many of us, Christmas is marked by spending time with loved ones. It is a time of celebration and joy, of parties, feasts, and family – of annual reunions and shared sacred spaces. Every family and groupContinue reading “Light up a life 2021”
The kingship of Christ
Sermon for Christ the King (Year B), 21 November 2021 First Reading: Daniel 7.9-10, 13, 14 Gospel: John 18.33-37 Well, here we are at the end of the Church year. Next Sunday we will celebrate our liturgical new year with Advent Sunday, and once again begin the cycle of discovering Christ in the world. AndContinue reading “The kingship of Christ”
Jesse Tree visual reflections
Over Advent 2020, I challenged myself to create illustrations following a Jesse Tree reading plan. Beginning on 27 November, the Jesse Tree follows the story of scripture from Creation to the birth of Christ. It is a reflection that prepares for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’ family tree – the people andContinue reading “Jesse Tree visual reflections”
Reflection for Remembrance Sunday
Sermon for Sunday 14 November 2021, given in Kingstone Church as part of our Service of Remembrance. Gospel: Mark 13.1-8 Remembrance Sunday is, for me, a very complex emotional journey. It represents so many things to so many people, all held in tension in this one moment of silence. My own list looks something likeContinue reading “Reflection for Remembrance Sunday”
The Heroes’ Journey
Sermon for Sunday 7th November 2021, Third Sunday Before Advent, Year B Readings: Hebrews 9.24-end; Mark 1.14-20 Some of my favourite type of stories to read are the grand, epic fantasy adventures – the heroes journeys where everyday people are called by fate from their mundane lives to save the world. Things start small –Continue reading “The Heroes’ Journey”
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