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Celebrating a 50-Year Milestone

On Sunday, 4 October, we celebrate half a century since the consecration of the current St James church building.

Thinking of the divine (30 August)

Dear Friends, Today’s gospel follows on from last week, where Jesus asked the disciples (and us): “Who do you say I am?” My sermon teased out the implications of our response to that question. In this week’s gospel, Jesus continues his interaction with Peter, admonishing him with stern words: “Get behind me, Satan! You are...

Who do you say he is? (23 August)

Dear Friends, This week’s gospel presents us with a question that Jesus put to the disciples: ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ (Matthew 16: 13). This question echoes through the ages and it is pertinent to each of us. Who do you say that Jesus is? We have the capacity to...

An unexpected question (16 August)

Dear Friends, This week brings us to a gospel that feels full of hope as it points us towards the joy of upcoming celebration of the Incarnation at Christmas (Luke 2:1–7). It feels like a breath of fresh air as we anticipate our emergence from the weight of winter. Mary’s ‘yes’ to the angel gives...

A mountain-top experience (9 August)

Every gospel gives us an opportunity to examine our life in relation to Jesus’ teaching. This week the story of the Transfiguration (found in Mark, Chapter 9) is no exception. Peter, James and John have a mountain-top experience that changes their understanding of who Jesus is. They hear the voice of God urging them to...

Weakness and strength (2 August)

On Sunday evening we welcome Bishop Alison as we uphold St James in the Patronal Festival. Preparing my sermon has given me a great opportunity to look closely at the Diocesan Strategic Plan and to wonder about the next step on in our collective faith journey. In considering the Gospel (found in Matthew 20: 20)...

The Harvest Prayer (26 July)

After inspiration of last week, I offer a prayer that I have named the Harvest Prayer, which was reworked by the Bishops during Clergy Conference. I find it inspiring, and hope you will find it uplifting: The Harvest Prayer O Lord of the Harvest whose church is brought by Christ and whose Spirit...

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