Lent is an opportunity to take time away from the world and focus on our relationship with God, from both an individual and a collective perspective. Our discussion group this Lent will follow a course based on the Beatitudes, which encapsulate Jesus’ teachings. We will reflect on their meaning and explore their application to ourContinue reading “Join our Lent Course!”
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A Sermon for Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 40:12-17,27-31; Ps 8; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Matt 28:16-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”. Trinity Sunday is a perfect day for a baptism. After all, I am about to baptise in the name of theContinue reading “A Sermon for Trinity Sunday”
Sermon for an Intergenerational Service – 14th May 2023
Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” Today is special day in many ways. It is Mother’s Day here in Switzerland, it is the baptism of one of our community, and it is also the beginning of Christian Aid Week. All these are important,Continue reading “Sermon for an Intergenerational Service – 14th May 2023”
Ascension Day – Thursday 18th May
All are welcome to join us for our Ascension Day Eucharist on Thursday, 18th May at 11am. Please bring along a picnic to share afterwards – Weather permitting, we will hold the service and picnic in the Church Garden, but if not, they will be inside in the church and community centre. I look forwardContinue reading “Ascension Day – Thursday 18th May”
Sermon for Palm Sunday, Sunday 2nd April 2023
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Ps 31:9-18; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:54 Truly this man was the Son of God. Palm Sunday can sometimes feel overlooked, overshadowed by the Gospel set for the day. We seem to rush from “Hosanna” to “crucify him” with rather undue haste, all in the space of less than a morning. “Sometimes theyContinue reading “Sermon for Palm Sunday, Sunday 2nd April 2023”
Sermon for Passion Sunday – 26th March.
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Ps 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! (Ps 130:1) Many of us will have experienced the pain of loss: the death of a loved one, and so can understand theContinue reading “Sermon for Passion Sunday – 26th March.”
Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Lent
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7, Ps 95, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 We thank you, almighty God, for the gift of waterto sustain, refresh and cleanse all life.Over water the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation.Through water you led the children of Israelfrom slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land.In water your Son JesusContinue reading “Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Lent”
A Sermon for the second Sunday of Lent – 5th March 2023
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 “The Road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with weary (eager p.35) feet.Until it joins some larger way, where many paths and errandsContinue reading “A Sermon for the second Sunday of Lent – 5th March 2023”
Responding to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
We pray for the people of Central Turkey and North West Syria, whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake. Be present, O Lord, our Good Shepherd, to bring comfort, relief, shelter and human kindness. Shield the people who suffer, console those who are bereaved, prosper the provision of relief, strengthen the work of emergencyContinue reading “Responding to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria”
Why Junior Church?
I believe that Junior Church is important for the children. It gives them an opportunity to mix with other children of Christian families, which can give them confidence to own the faith themselves. I think a lot of us know it is difficult to admit to our faith if we are in the presence ofContinue reading “Why Junior Church?”