Dear all On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we celebrate the Annunciation. The angel Gabriel says to Mary, “Greetings, favoured one!” I wonder if you’ve spent some time reflecting on this call on Mary’s life – to bear the Christ-child
The Third Sunday in Advent
Dear all Today we mark the Third Sunday of Advent. At All Saints Church we reflected on what it meant to be “witnesses of Hope” in the footsteps of John The Baptist, ‘the voice of the one crying out in
The Second Sunday in Advent
Dear all Yesterday on the Second Sunday of Advent we returned to our church buildings at both All Saints and St Barnabas. It was wonderful to be physically present among a good number of our worshipping community. Many thanks
Priority Areas for the Diocese in 2021
Dear all Please note that the diocese will be focusing on three priority areas in 2021: Transforming Church, Living in Love and Faith, and the Environment and Climate Justice. Please note the following links for further information. Transforming church Living in
The First Sunday in Advent
Today we celebrate the First Sunday in Advent. As we reflected on Mark 13:24-37, we are reminded that Advent times of life are times of waiting, preparation and expectation. Advent offers a liminal moment in which we live in between
Happy ‘Christ the King’ Sunday! – Resources for Advent
Dear all Happy ‘Christ the King’ Sunday! A prayer… Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the
Christmas Baubles
After a successful Teddy Bear project for the schools (it’s been absolutely wonderful receiving the ‘Thank You’ cards and letters from Ferndale and Poppies schools)… members of our Benefice congregation have been busy knitting Christmas Baubles! The baubles will be given
Sunday Greetings
Sunday greetings! Today we marked the second Sunday before Advent, reflecting on the Matthew 25:14-30 passage. The key message for the week being to reflect on our unique gifts, talents, resources and finances, that we are being called to use in
Support for Mental & Spiritual Health
During lockdown many people are struggling with their mental health. Here are a few suggestions for useful sources of support: Good Grief Resources Signposts sources of support, including for people living outside the UK Daily Hope Music, prayers and reflections
Remembrance Sunday 2020
Today we marked Remembrance Sunday at our 10 am online service. Although things felt very different this year, it was good to remember the many brave men and women, from all backgrounds and walks of life, who sacrificed their lives in the