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”
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Sermon for Stewardship 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”
God so loved the world: Sermon Sunday 9th October
During our Intergenerational Service on Sunday, Revd Jackie’s sermon considered the themes covered in the Church of England’s Season of Creation theme. If you missed the service, or would like to read the sermon, the text is below and links to the reading from Luke 12: 22-34. Also, don’t forget about our weekly Outdoor CommunionContinue reading “God so loved the world: Sermon Sunday 9th October”
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 Ash Wednesday
This sermon was preached in St Andrews church, Zurich by the Assistant Chaplain, the Revd Jackie Sellin, on 2 March 2022. The associated readings are Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51: 1-18; Isaiah 58: 1-12; 2 Corinthians 5: 20-6:10. “On the way …we stopped for a few moments’ break. There was a series of burnt hutsContinue reading “A Sermon for Ash Wednesday”
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”