READING: Exodus 24.12-18; Matthew 17. 1-9 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lord, whatever today or tomorrow brings, help me to take a few moments to remember you on that mountainside, shining, for all to see. May your love, power and presence shine through me, especially when I least expect it. Amen. ©ROOTS
16 February
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 Cor 3:1-9 Prayer for the week God of all, In you we are changed; By you we are blessed; Through you we are enabled to grow in faith, in maturity, and in usefulness in your world. So may we live in peace, in unity, And in the name of your Son, Jesus […]
9 February
READING Matthew 5:13-20; 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Dear Lord, I have been afraid to light my lamp; it seems so dull, so uninspiring. I have been afraid to share my faith with others; my words seem so clumsy, so full of me and not of you. […]
2 February
Bible readings: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Prayer for the week God of surprises, You bless the poor and meek to shame the strong, You comfort victims and confound their persecutors, You take the folly of the cross as a royal standard. Help us to live your kingdom values to change the world. Amen.
Lent Discussion Group
We all need space in our busy lives for reflection. We’re also encouraged to connect to the natural world. This Lent, we will do both, using bible readings, reflections and prayers based on the four elements of water, wind, earth and fire. The group will run on 5 Mondays from 2nd to 30th March, at […]
26 January
READING: Isaiah 9.1-4; Matthew 4.12-23 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lord, I have to admit that sometimes, when the way is hard, I do get discouraged and I find it hard to trust. As the fishermen left their nets, trusted and followed, help me to do the same. Amen. ©ROOTS
19 January
Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-9; John 1:29-42 Prayer for the Week Awesome God, When we are at our weakest, As broken people and nations, You break into our company With the caress of your Spirit. Shape and reshape us To live lives of grace; Help us to walk and dance To the rhythm of abundant love. Amen. URC […]
12 January
READING Isaiah 42.1-9; Matthew 3.13-17 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lord Jesus, When we are confused about things we feel: be our comforter. When don’t understand things that happen to us: be our help. When life seems too hard: be our guide. And when we feel lost: assure us of your love. That we might find new confidence, a new […]
Words for a New Year: time to shine
Sermon given at St. Andrew’s Ealing 5th January 2012, Revd Sue McCoan Isaiah 60: 1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, here we are. 5th January 2020. The start of a new year; the start of a new decade. I wonder how you are feeling about it. Maybe you made a list of goals to achieve, of resolutions […]
A time to shine
Sermon given at St. Andrew’s Ealing 5th January 2012, Revd Sue McCoan Isaiah 60: 1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, here we are. 5th January 2020. The start of a new year; the start of a new decade. I wonder how you are feeling about it. Maybe you made a list of goals to achieve, of resolutions […]