Genesis 1:1-2:3; Psalm 136 :1-9,23-26; Romans 8:18-25; Matthew 6:25-34 “Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry”. Do you feel “good”? Do you feel “very good”? I think most of us would probably answer: well, sometimes! Sometimes weContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 8 February 2026: The Second Sunday before Lent”
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Sermon for 8 June 2025: Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104: 26-34; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17, 25-27 It seems that every day in our newspapers, on our tv screens, through our social media, podcasts, in our conversations, we hear about the world, the earth, and what is happening: the wars, disasters, the young attacking old men because of their colour, race orContinue reading “Sermon for 8 June 2025: Pentecost”
Sermon for 25 May 2025: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5; John 14:23-29 “For the Lord God will be their light.” I’m sure some of you will know this: “Jesus bids us shine with a clear pure light, like a little candle burning in the night; in this world of darkness we must shine – you in your small corner,Continue reading “Sermon for 25 May 2025: Sixth Sunday of Easter”
Sermon for 11 May 2025: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!” My mum had a wealth of wonderful sayings at her fingertips – and I’m sure she was not the only one! Useful phrases that summed up in a few words aContinue reading “Sermon for 11 May 2025: Fourth Sunday of Easter”
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We are inviting applications for a committed, practical and organised individual to join us as a part-time Church Caretaker. This crucial behind-the-scenes role involves overseeing the general maintenance, security, minor repairs and supplies of our church and community centre. Key responsibilities include: Important qualifications include: Join us in making a difference at St Andrew’s!For moreContinue reading “Join Our Team!”
Sermon for 16 February 2025: Third Sunday before Lent
Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 I the Lord test the mind and search the heart! One of the joys of working with young children, or being a parent, is watching them grow and develop into little people. As they pick up from those around them – the responsible adults – howContinue reading “Sermon for 16 February 2025: Third Sunday before Lent”
Sermon by Hans Decker on 8 December 2024: Second Sunday of Advent
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. I think for many of us, Christmas is the time of the year when we feel closest to our sense of tradition. Many of our traditions would seem strange without their longContinue reading “Sermon by Hans Decker on 8 December 2024: Second Sunday of Advent”
Sermon for 15 December 2024: Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 146:4-10; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Rejoice and exult with all your heart. So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news. Do you feel joyful today? Is your heart so full of joy you want to sing out, to sing aloud,Continue reading “Sermon for 15 December 2024: Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday”
Safeguarding Sunday in the Light of Events This Week – A Letter from the Chaplain
A prayer of St Augustine: Eternal God, the light of the minds that know you,the joy of the hearts that love you,and the strength of the wills that serve you.Grant us, in this time,so to know you, that we may truly love you,and so to love you that we may fully serve you,whom to serveContinue reading “Safeguarding Sunday in the Light of Events This Week – A Letter from the Chaplain”
Sermon for Sunday 20 October 2024: Trinity 21
“Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” I might have mentioned before that I like the disciples. They are so human, so like us. Their journey with Christ is like our journey with Christ: we walk with Jesus, listening to his words, seeing him in action, trying to understandContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 20 October 2024: Trinity 21”