Children acquire culture and language together as an integrated part of their development. Many of our Junior Church members, who come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, navigate through their days with the help of their intercultural effectiveness and their multiple languages. Consider for a moment that Junior Church is a form of social membership.Continue reading “Social Membership?”
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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?”
Sermon by the Revd Jackie Sellin for 24th July 2022
As you may know Jackie is unfortunately unwell at the moment. She had already prepared her sermon for last Sunday so we are taking this opportunity to publish it here. Reading: Luke 11: 1-13 “He said to them, When you pray, say: Father” Parenthood. Not easy, and quite often we are almost hated by ourContinue reading “Sermon by the Revd Jackie Sellin for 24th July 2022”
Faith in a time of conflict
Where is God? I think many will be feeling as if God has left the building, that God doesn’t care. There appears to be a vacuum where God should be; a piece missing from the crazy jigsaw that makes up our lives. Where is God in the mind of someone who can unleash missiles againstContinue reading “Faith in a time of conflict”
A Sermon for the Sunday next before Lent
This sermon was preached in St Andrews church, Zurich by the Assistant Chaplain on 27 February 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia the previous week. The associated readings are Exodus 34:29-35; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9.28-43a. “We try not to panic. On the first day flew to Vinnytsia region three rockets. To Kalynivka,Continue reading “A Sermon for the Sunday next before Lent”
Supporting Ukraine and the Anglican Chaplaincy in Kyiv
Many Chaplaincies and individuals have been in touch with the Diocese wanting to give practical and financial help to our people and others in Ukraine. This was encouraged by members in Kyiv who were taking part in the service of prayers last night.The Diocese will keep updating the information on the diocesan website in theContinue reading “Supporting Ukraine and the Anglican Chaplaincy in Kyiv”
Be still, my soul
‘Be still, my soul’ was originally an 18th century German pietist hymn by Catharina von Schlegel. It was translated into English in 1862 by Jane Borthwick in Edinburgh. The tune we now associate the words with came from Finland by the composer Jean Sibelius, who wrote a patriotic symphonic poem called ‘Finlandia’. But it tookContinue reading “Be still, my soul”
All things bright and beautiful
‘All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.’ This is a hymn that celebrates the creation in which we live and which we are. It’s widely popular in churches, school chapels, and even beyond the church. Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-95), of ‘OnceContinue reading “All things bright and beautiful”
Praise my soul the King of Heaven
‘Praise my soul the King of heaven’ is a paraphrase of Psalm 103 by Henry Francis Lyte, who published it in 1834. It is sung to a tune by John Goss (1800-80) which has achieved universal popularity. Unique among hymns, Goss wrote a different accompaniment to each of the four verses, each with its ownContinue reading “Praise my soul the King of Heaven”
Calon Lân
Calon Lân, which means ‘a pure heart’, is a Welsh song written in the 1890s by Daniel James. The tune was written by John Hughes. Although the song is known for its association with rugby, the text, which is a prayer for a pure heart, has little to do with the game! Like all greatContinue reading “Calon Lân”