There was a wonderful family feeling at the confirmation on Sunday morning, at which four young people publicly declared their faith.  And it wasn't just the families and friends of the candidates who packed the church, but we were very grateful to Bishop David Pytches, brother of our own church member Preb. Peter Pytches, for standing in at the last minute for Bishop Sandy Millar who was unwell.  His sermon was encouraging, helpful, and illuminated by personal stories, as it explained the significance of some of the great mile-stones of Anglican Christian practice: baptism, confirmation, holy communion, prayer and bible reading.  You can listen again in the Sermons section of our web site.

Dearly Beloved in the Lord,

Plans for the New Year

Where did Christmas go? I was happy that this year we didn’t have the ice and snow on the pavements. Good numbers of people came out to celebrate Christmas, but I would say fewer over the last ten years than previously. I am glad that people gave over £1000 towards the work of Tear Fund at the Christmas Offertories. A further £500 was raised at the Harvest Talents Auction so we are all even more glad for the work that Tear Fund will do in Christ’s name.

It wasn't only the angels who sang at the Junior church nativity performance during the service on the 18th December - and everyone had Christingles at the service the week before. 

Some said that the carol service was the best ever - but of course the most important thing at every service was the opportunity to meet with God - the God whose becoming man we celebrated.

"The light shines in the darkness... and to everyone who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:5,12)