Sermon by Rev'D Barb Messner, 24/2/19

In the recent survey about the Soup Supper Lenten Studies, it seemed that a book study might be agreeable, and the choice suggested by a couple of people was Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. Continue Reading ››

Sermon by Andy Wurm, Epiphany 7, 24^th February 2019

If anyone thinks Christianity has nothing to offer, they should be directed to the most radical words of Jesus: Love your enemies. In a world with so much violence and so many resources tied up with it, there … Continue Reading ››

Sermon by Andy Wurm, Epiphany 6, 17^th February 2019

I was trying to remember a quote from a medieval theologian which said something along the lines of the happiness Christians will enjoy in heaven will be made even greater upon hearing the suffering of unbeliever’s burning in hell. In … Continue Reading ››

Jesus Saves Us from Sin

Sermon by Andy Wurm, Epiphany 5, February 10^th 2019

A friend of mine used to have a fridge-magnet which depicted a school-teacher nun looking down on a little child telling him he was personally responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. That is both … Continue Reading ››

Epiphany 2018

Matthew 2.1-12

There’s something on our pew-sheet each Sunday that I hope everyone notices. It’s always on the front page near the top.

We welcome all visitors and newcomers who have come to worship with us. Communicant members of other Christian denominations are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

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Christmas 1 - Circumcision - Presentation of Christ

B 31-12-2017 A & C – Luke 2 21-40

One of the things I find myself involved with very often is a hand-over – baptisms, confirmations, marriages, being with the dying and funerals. Custodians of a tradition – of a practice, of special knowledge, custodians of a … Continue Reading ››

Once upon a time, the God of the universe became one of us – a newborn child. I know we’ve heard the story; we know what happened – Mary and Joseph and the baby and the shepherds and the angels. But the heart of the story is this; once upon a time, the God of the universe … Continue Reading ››

Advent 4 B 24-12-17 Bridgewater Luke 1.26-45

Waiting for Jesus Today’s Gospel tells us about a young teenage girl; she’s engaged to be married, but an angel visits her and tells her she’s having a baby. Mary’s immediate response was to say,

38 I am the Lord’s servant ... may it be to me as … Continue Reading ››

  Reflecting the love of Christ - 3rd Sunday in Advent B-3 Object: A mirror and a torch Scripture: John 1: 6-9 Have you ever sat outside on a bright sunny day and used a mirror to reflect the sun’s light? If one of you will take this torch and shine it on me I will … Continue Reading ››