Almighty God,Whose servant Hilda brought different people together in the love of your Son.Bless this room that we may continue her work,and remember the work the people of this parish have done in her name.Amen
This last Wednesday we celebrated the feast of St. Hilda with the blessing of our Hilda room. Previously known as the committee room, and during the works to the roof used as a chapel, the Hilda room is a place for small groups to meet from church or community.
The room has an AV system [.....]
Praying with the SaintsI have to admit I am sometimes a little envious of churches dedicated to one particular saint. Then one might make an effort to find out all one can about his, or her, life and ministry and have a special affection for them. Anyway, my suggestion is to choose a particular saint to focus on. There may be a particular prayer associated with ‘your’ saint, maybe written by him or her. You may be able to imagine being alongside him or her. You may give [.....]
Dear Friends November: Kingdom Season
Dear Friends,
Autumns colours are already giving way to winter’s as the mists hang heavy over street and field. We are passing through remembrance-tide, celebrating All Souls, All Saints, and Remembrance. Advent and preparations for celebrating the Christ-Mass beckon. The year may seem to be vanishing before our eyes!
Yet in that space the Church celebrates an unlikely season as our liturgical year draws to its close. We remember Christ the King.
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Kingship is a strange idea to our modern western minds. Our monarchy is valued and celebrated but we are [.....]