Do you want acceptance or wholeness?

Sermon by Andy Wurm, 18^th Sunday after Pentecost, 13^th October 2019

A woman named Beverly was nearing the completion of her PhD, but the stress of it was taking its toll. Eventually, she wound up in hospital, with her heart racing at over two hundred beats per minute. After … Continue Reading ››

Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 2019

Elise Silson OFS, BA (Theol), BA Hons (English Studies), PhD candidate

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Friday was the Feast of Saint … Continue Reading ››

Angels as the unseen powers in our lives

Sermon by Andy Wurm, for St. Michael and All Angels, 29^th September 2019

Angels are one of those things that you can get really different reactions to. Some people love them, while … Continue Reading ››

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Sermon by Andy Wurm, for St Mary Magdalene, 21^st July 2019

Easter has no significance in itself. Jesus can only be raised to life because he died. New life comes from brokenness. There is another story of brokenness which we are all familiar with. It goes like this: Humpty Dumpty sat on … Continue Reading ››

We choose who to help

Sermon by Andy Wurm, Pentecost 5, 14^th July 2019

At the moment there are millions of displaced persons around the world. People ask who should we help? We’re told we shouldn’t be helping people who just want to come here to get a better life. Behind that is the question … Continue Reading ››

Reflection for Evensong 23 June - Rev'd Barb

The readings from Malachi and Philippians lead us into the Holy Day for the Birth of John the Baptist. According to Luke, Mary’s cousin Elizabeth was six months pregnant when the angel came to Mary saying “Surprise! Surprise!” Hence … Continue Reading ››