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12/09/2021
Patronal Festival - Called by God
Revd. Heather
Luke 1:26-38
25/07/2021
Generous July: Why I give to the Church
Revd. Heather
The final Sunday celebrating Generous July, the readings are Deuteronomy 15:7-11; James 1:19-27 and Mark 12:28-34
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18/07/2021
Generous July: He who loves a little, gives a little ...
Revd. Heather
Continuing with Generous July, the readings are Proverbs 21.1-8; 1 Peter 4.7–11 and Mark 8. 27-38
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11/07/2021
Generous July: Poor ... or Rich?
The Venerable Richard Brand, Archdeacon of Winchester
Continuing to reflect together on God's generosity and our response as Christians, the readings were Haggai 1:1-11, Romans 11:33-12:8 &
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04/07/2021
Generous July: Abundance & Scarcity
Revd. Heather
This Sunday marks the beginning of Generous July, when we will be celebrating the Generosity of God and our response as Christians.
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11/10/2020
Invitations
Helen Holley
May the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart, be pleasing in your sight O Lord.
04/10/2020
Harvest 2020
Revd. Heather
Today, Harvest, is for us a particular day of gratitude.
27/09/2020
Behold, I am doing a new thing
Revd. Heather
‘Behold, I am doing a new thing;    now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
20/09/2020
God's grace is for all
Revd. Heather
I remember watching a film. I cannot remember its title, because that is not what stood out to me.
06/09/2020
Reconciliation and community
Revd. Heather
Over the past couple of weeks our readings from St Paul’s letter to the Romans have given us cause to reflect on how we are as a Christian c
30/08/2020
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer
Revd. Heather
Habits. We all have them. Growing up we always ate fish on a Friday, and a Roast Dinner on a Sunday.
23/08/2020
Knowing Jesus
Revd. Heather
I remember writing one of my early supervision essays at theological college on the early church, and going to meet my supervisor a few days
05/07/2020
Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Revd. Heather
Today marks 72 years since the NHS and social care system was established.
28/06/2020
The Widow's Mite
Canon Sophie Jelley, Bishop designate of Doncaster
 Text:Luke 21: 1-4 – The Widow’s Mite
21/06/2020
The Rich Ruler
Rt Revd David Williams, Bishop of Basingstoke
 Text:Luke 18:18-30 - The Rich Ruler  
14/06/2020
The Rich Fool
Rt Revd Pete Wilcox Bishop of Sheffield
  Text: Luke 12:13-21 - The Rich Fool
24/05/2020
Thy Kingdom Come
Rev'd Heather
Easter 7 – Sunday 24th May
17/05/2020
Restlessness
Revd. Heather
Collect God our redeemer,
10/05/2020
We believe in God
Rev'd Heather
Collect  Lord of all life and power,
03/05/2020
I have called you by name, you are mine
Revd. Dominic
Fourth Sunday of Easter - Fear not, for I have redeemed you: I have called you by name, you are mine. 
26/04/2020
Inspired by Scripture
Rev'd Heather
Third Sunday of Easter – Inspired by Scripture 
19/04/2020
No Door Is Locked
Revd. Heather
Collect
12/04/2020
Easter people in a Good Friday world
Rev'd Heather
Easter Sermon – Easter people in a Good Friday world
10/04/2020
Good Friday Reflection
Rev'd Heather
Good Friday Reflection
09/04/2020
Maundy Thursday Reflection
Rev'd Heather
Introduction

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