The Signs are there...
Published 27/03/20
I don’t know whether you joined us last night at 8pm. We stood at open windows and Clapped the Carers.
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Read MoreNothing can Separate us…
Published 26/03/20If you would like something to read today then you could do worse than look at Romans Chapter 8.
(Because this is a letter from Paul to the Church in Rome, it can come across as a bit of a complicated lecture with each sentence making you ask more questions than it answers. You find yourself saying ‘Wait, what?’ but it is worth reading Chapter 8 because it contains some of the most encouraging things we find in the New Testament.)
Read MoreWhen Gabriel visits Mary…
Published 25/03/20Today is remembered in the church calendar as the Feast of the Annunciation – when Gabriel visits Mary. (Luke 1:26-38)
Read MorePraying
Published 23/03/20The night has passed and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.
Read MorePeace be with you…
Published 19/03/20Change can be disruptive and unsettling. As the situation changes, so we need to catch up and find a new normal to help us settle and be at peace. Jesus’ presence brought peace to his Disciples, the Holy Spirit brought peace to the early churches.
Read MoreUnconditional Positive Grace
Published 18/03/20At school and in Church we often say ‘The Grace’ together. These are the closing words in Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians and comes after a long letter that tries to bring harmony to a group that is struggling. It feels like we are entering a time when we as a community, as a country, as many around the world may struggle as the weeks go on.
Read MoreMany shall not live by bread alone…
Published 03/03/20…but by every word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4).
We are now in the season of Lent and as the cloths are changed to purple, so we are encouraged to become thoughtful, prayerful and focussed on God. The Bible Quote is from Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness during his 40 days of fasting and praying – preparing himself perhaps for the 3 full years of ministry, his death and resurrection.
Read MoreTelling Stories – Making sense of the world...
Published 07/02/20This week I have had the opportunity to share stories with many of the children and young people around the federation. Stories from the Bible, stories out of books, traditional stories and also stories from my own life.
Read MoreThe Chapel is for everyone…come and see.
Published 21/01/20When I arrived, the Chapel was closed up and tidied away. It was waiting for something to happen and someone to love it into life. Each Half Term I have made sure that something interesting is in it, around it or visually eye-catching about it.
Read MoreA Community Remembering…
Published 21/01/20October and November see us in a season of remembering. We’ve already remembered International Week, Black History Month and some in our community have remembered Trafalgar Day. As we move through the coming weeks, we will remember All Saints Day and All Souls Day, the actions of Guy Fawkes and the fight for peace on Remembrance Sunday.
Read MoreA Time of Blessing...
Published 01/01/20Happy New Year! I hope you felt blessed over the Christmas and New Year break.
This month is a time of blessing for several different reasons...
Read MoreChristmas is…
Published 19/12/19Christmas is a Time of Gathering. As families, as communities, as faithful people. Mary and Joseph were faithful and gathered with their community in Bethlehem. The Shepherds and Kings gathered to worship the baby that was born to be Saviour of the World because they were faithful to the messages they received.