But there is another much deeper and richer meaning to what it means to be “holy”. It is to have something of God about you.

Whilst our other period  of preparation at Advent is one of joyous anticipation, Lent is more poignant and sober, but also a time of beauty

Lent is a season to be more attentive to the presence of God, and our neediness.

Lent is rapidly approaching. Lent has traditionally been used as a time for reflection and self-examination. It is a time we can consider...

However, change is bittersweet. It’s endings as well as beginnings, and our Candlemas text reminds us of a moment of change and transfer.

We do so always in trust - that like Jesus,  that they will be received, blessed, adored and recognised for who they are.

Dear All Saints and St Marys If you only heard one word from the mouth of Jesus, what might that be?  ‘Love’.  ‘God’.  No, I suggest that...

Happy Gaudete! What a great word to say and reflect on. It is a word that has been set to many a tune-a gift of an earworm for your weekend!

However, it is a reminder to me that peace is hard won, however uncomfortable that may be.

As we begin Advent, we are asked to begin again. To start afresh with God. To come with all hopes, dreams, worries & fears & lay them out.

The Beatitudes recognises and values the poor, grieving, downtrodden, the lowest in society

God would help us ‘hear, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest - ’So how where do we start so our Bible studies don’t give us indigestion?

it can be anything that we put in the place of God that can become our stumbling block, not just money.

It exhorts its hearers to be faithful to Christ, despite difficulties and persecution, because Christ is so much more past leaders

Dear All Saints and St Marys I have always had a soft spot for the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. I have found the ministry of...

Dear Friends in Christ,   Reflecting on a British summer that seems to have consisted of more rain than sunshine, it’s easy to grumble...

Fear not, rejoice and be glad !   Joel 2:21 Services this Sunday 15th September St. Marys 10.00am  - Sung Holy Communion All Saints...

Dear All Saints and St Marys The season of September is in full swing as schools return and the summer holidays fade from view. Autumn...

But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22 NRSV   Dear All Saints and St Mary's   This Sunday’s...

So Christians are asked again through these words what is it that we believe & know about Jesus? What difference does that make to us all?