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It was good to welcome Rev David Skitt to lead our service and Communion on Sunday 7th November. He and Martin always produce fascinating nuggets of information which enhance the sermon for me and help me to remember the general drift. David mentioned how the person who began the Tour de France bike race found himself editing a cycling m […]

The church Year Book is being updated and will be reissued to church members early next year. To bring it up to date if you would like a mobile phone number replace their landline number (or be added in addition to it) or an email address added please let Eileen Brown (01737 243861) know before the end of January.

Bill Potter – […]

May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very thoughtful Christmas and a 2022 full of peace.

The end of November takes us into the new lectionary with the great vision of Advent – four Sundays of reflection and preparation. It is a common complaint amongst ministers that we rush too quickly into Christmas and start our carols […]

As we approach the festive time of year and are able to sing carols once again, I thought it would be of interest to look at the history of one of our favourite carols. But one that does not feature in too many hymn books, mainly as it’s sung usually as a solo piece or a choral work and also because it has a wide vocal range for the un […]

Following the recent service we sent a donation amounting to £84.80 to support the work of the mission. We have received the following response:-

You’re welcoming in people affected by leprosy when others have firmly shut the door. You have made room people like Maya in your heart. I think you’re amazing!

I’m reminded of the […]