Category Archives: Thought for the Week

“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”

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”

“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”

“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”

We are in Creationtide. The Church of England encourages us to think about creation the entire month of September, finishing with a Harvest celebration on 4 October. Last Sunday, we did that using a new Anglican Festival, Creation in Christ. It is one of the things I enjoy about Anglicanism – we are still learning,Continue reading “Thought for the Week for Sunday 13 September 2026”

Festival of Creation in Christ The Word was with God in the beginning,The Word was with God in the beginning;Through him we were created,By him all things were made. (1) This Sunday is the first ever celebration of a new Anglican festival: Creation in Christ.  A day to celebrate not just the beauty of creation,Continue reading “Thought for the Week for Sunday 6 September 2026”