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Sermon by Revd Corinne de Klerk for Sunday 11 October

Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-6,19-23, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our salvation. Introduction: Cows I love cows.[1] I do. I have worked with all kinds of animals and most recently with sheep, pigs and cows.Continue reading “Sermon by Revd Corinne de Klerk for Sunday 11 October”

Thought for the Week for 11 October 2026

“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, andContinue reading “Thought for the Week for 11 October 2026”

Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 4 October

Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Luke 12:16-30 “In the just reward of labour, God’s will is done; In the help we give our neighbour, God’s will is done; In our world-wide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God’s will is done.” (1) What is itContinue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 4 October”

Thought for the Week for 4 October 2026

One of the readings for Sunday is Psalm 19, and it starts out as follows: ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.’ On our way back from the Pilgrimage walk from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln last Saturday, there was a full harvest moon. It was breath-taking. It lookedContinue reading “Thought for the Week for 4 October 2026”

Homily by Revd Jackie Sellin for Tuesday 29 September at the Evensong for St Michael and All Angels

Psalm 148, Daniel 10.4–21, Revelation 5 “There is no one with me who contends against these princes except Michael, your prince.” So, to quote university challenge, here is your starter for ten: who are the four Archangels recognised by the Church of England? (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel).  These are the “beloved messengers of God.”  EachContinue reading “Homily by Revd Jackie Sellin for Tuesday 29 September at the Evensong for St Michael and All Angels”

Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 27 September

Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78: 1-4,12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 “For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” I don’t know about you, but sometimes I think it can be hard to do the right thing.  Inside we know what is right,Continue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 27 September”

Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin on Sunday 20 September for Creation Sunday

Ezekiel 47:1-12; Psalm 29; 1 Peter 3:16b-22; John 4:7-15 “The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life”. My mum loved being close to water.  She loved the Lake District, especially her favourite lake, Lake Buttermere. She loved being near, and hearing the changing soundsContinue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin on Sunday 20 September for Creation Sunday”

Thought for the Week for 27 September 2026: Trinity 17

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” WWJD?  I don’t know if you are familiar with the acronym, but it was popular a few years ago, turning up on clothing and accessories worn by many.  I would like to think that it was the wording and not just the latestContinue reading “Thought for the Week for 27 September 2026: Trinity 17”

Thought for the Week for 20 September 2026: Creationtide

“We thank you, almighty God, for the gift of water to sustain, refresh and cleanse all life.” These are the words that begin the prayer over the water in the baptism service.  They are words which remind us how important water is: good, fresh, clean water sustains, refreshes and cleanses.  Three things that are soContinue reading “Thought for the Week for 20 September 2026: Creationtide”