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Bible reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
Message.
The deacon came storming up to me as soon as the service ended. To say she was apoplectic with rage is an exaggeration – but she certainly wasn’t a happy bunny. “I object very strongly to being preached at in the prayers”, she said, “And I object even more at being told which political party I should vote for!”.
Read more “Minister’s Message – September 21, 2025”
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Bible reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17.
Message.
If I mention the year 1666 you’ll probably think of the Great Fire of London which started in a bakehouse in Pudding Lane and destroyed three-quarters of the ancient city, including St Paul’s Cathedral. But the fire wasn’t the only thing to happen in that year: the British Navy engaged in three battles with the Dutch (they lost one, won two so went to the top of Group C – not really!); and the first experimental blood transfusion was carried out (it was gruesome, between two dogs, and the doctors involved knew nothing about blood groups).
Read more “Minister’s Message – September 14, 2025”
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Bible reading: Philemon 1-21.
Message.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. I wonder if you recognise that sentence? It is part of the American Declaration of Independence, agreed in Philadelphia in July 1776. And it includes some stirring words: that God created all men (today we’d say all people) equal, that everyone has the right to liberty and happiness, and that these are “self-evident” truths – no-one could possibly argue against them. It’s therefore no surprise that the United States calls itself “the land of the free” – yet its first President, the revered George Washington, was a slave-owner. That fact seems to fly in the face of these wonderful words.
Read more “Minister’s Message – September 7, 2025”
Coffee and Chat Afternoons
Please join us at our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon in the church hall on Tuesday, September 16th at 2.00pm. A warm welcome to everyone to enjoy a cuppa, cake, and fellowship. All donations on the day will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Our Toddler Group will be back this week, on Wednesday September 10th, and they have space to welcome new families – no need to pre-book just go along and join them. Held on Wednesdays 1.45-3.30pm during term time. £1.50 per family.