This last month on Zoom I did an assembly for Ferndale school on the value of Friendship. I talked first about the meaning of friendship –I explained that, we were going to be thinking about what makes someone a good
Happy Fifth Sunday of Easter!
Dear Friends Happy Fifth Sunday of Easter! “The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that carriage and stay close to it.” Philip ran over and heard him reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. He asked him,
Happy Second Sunday of Easter!
Dear Friends Happy Second Sunday of Easter! On this beautiful sunny day (albeit still very cold), it was wonderful to have the opportunity to join in with the Deaf Church community at St Barnabas Church. It was fantastic to have
Happy Easter!
Dear Friends Happy Easter! Christ is risen… Alleluia, alleluia! At our Easter Sunday services we reflected on John 20:1-18. Jesus said to Mary, “For whom are you looking?” This reads in some translations, “Who do you seek?” We have all
Holy Week Services at the Benefice of All Saints and Saint Barnabas
Monday 29th March 9 am Morning Prayer (online) Tuesday 30th March 5 pm Evening Prayer (online) Wednesday 31st March 11 am Stations of the Cross (online) Maundy Thursday 1st April 7 pm Maundy Thursday service (online) Good Friday 2nd April
Passion Sunday – the Fifth Sunday in Lent
Dear all Happy Fifth Sunday in Lent! On this Passion Sunday, we gathered this morning at All Saints Church and Revd Barbara Sheppard spoke on the theme of death. This was a timely reflection as we find ourselves marking a
Thank you from the John Radcliffe Hospital
Dear all, I am writing to say a very big thank you to you and the entire church community for the beautiful pairs of hearts that were crafted and sent to me for the patients and relatives at the Adult
Transforming Church. Together. Online Workshops
As part of the ‘Transforming Church. Together‘ initiative, The Diocese of Bristol is keen to listen to people whose voices are not always heard. The Diocese is running a series of workshops for specific groups of people to provide space
Happy Third Sunday of Lent!
Dear all Happy Third Sunday in Lent! How is your Lenten journey going? Where’s your heart at in terms of your relationship with Jesus? Has God shown you something surprising about your ministry or calling? “It was almost time for
Knitted Crosses
Do you know a neighbour, friend or family member who might value an encouragement? If you’d like a knitted cross please contact Revd Barbara. Thank you to all those who’ve been involved in knitting the AMAZING crosses that are encouraging