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Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Sermon Sunday 23rd August: Trinity 12 Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Every week, after communion, we say the post communion prayerContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 23 August 2026: Trinity 12”

Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15: 10-28 Jesus answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Last week, a young man died after suffering three years of abuse, of humiliation, of harassment.  On the news, the chief nurse of the Royal College of Nursing spokeContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 16 August 2026: Trinity 11”

Sunday 29 January 2023 Readings: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles. I don’t know about you, but as a child I was afraid of the dark. It’s not that unusual, I think. I remember having to have the landing light kept on in order forContinue reading “A Sermon for the Presentation of Christ: Candlemas”

Happy Christmas. What a year this has been. This time last year we were still wearing masks, socially distancing and many self-isolating. Now, we are together again. But not all of us, as war, disaster and travel complications continue to separate some from their loved ones. And we remember especially those separated by the warContinue reading “A Sermon for Christmas Day 2022”

And is it true? And is it true,This most tremendous tale of all,Seen in a stained-glass window’s hue,A Baby in an ox’s stall?The Maker of the stars and seaBecome a Child on earth for me ?Words from John Betjemen’s poem: Christmas. I really like Christmas. Not just for the chocolate, presents, good food and drink,Continue reading “A Sermon for the First Eucharist of Christmas”

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Ps 80:1-8, 18-20; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 “Dear Mary from your lowliness and home in Galilee, there comes a joy and holiness to ev’ry family.” Words from one of our hymns this morning. Today traditionally in the Anglican communion we think about Mary and her role in the Incarnation. Her rather pivotalContinue reading “Sermon for 4th Sunday in Advent 2022”

20th November 2022 Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 I am the door of the sheepfold Not one that’s gently hinged or deftly hung,Not like the ones you planed at Joseph’s place,Not like the well-oiled openings that swungSo easily for Pilate’s practiced pace,Not like the ones that closed in Mary’s faceFrom houseContinue reading “Sermon for Safeguarding Sunday”

6th November 2022 Gospel: Luke 17.11-19 There is a beautiful carol which I love to hear, and sing, at Christmas. In the Bleak Midwinter. It is a beautiful poem by Christina Rosetti, and the words are powerful, yet simple: heaven cannot hold him; enough for him who is adored by angels is a breastful ofContinue reading “Sermon for Stewardship Sunday”