Sermon given by Revd Maggie Hindley 22 March 2026 Readings: Ezekiel 37.1-14; John 11.1-45 So, only two weeks now till Easter. What the lectionary offers us today is a sort of rehearsal for what happens in Holy Week. It’s a preparation for the process Jesus goes through then, and that we will share, if we […]
Sermon given by Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch Lent 2, March 1st, 2026 Genesis 12: 1 – 4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4: 1-5, 13 – 17; John 3: 1-17 We’ve heard our readings, about the journeys of Abraham and Nicodemus. We’re now going to look in more depth at each one of these, and what […]
Saying No. Reflection given by Revd Maggie Hindley 22nd February 2026 My daughter sometimes gives her four-year-old a ‘yes’ day. In contrast to most days, when he has to do what he’s told, he gets to decide what they do and, so long as it isn’t dangerous or impossible, that’s what they do. Together, they […]
Sermon given by Revd Maggie Hindley, Sunday 25th January 2026 Matthew 4.12-23 Last time I was here – and I hope you had a joyful Christmas in between – last time I was here, we thought about Jesus’ slightly older cousin John, also born miraculously, also with an important promised destiny. John is to be […]
Sermon on Epiphany given by Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch at St. Andrew’s on January 4th 2026 Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:10-15 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to theme Today’s the first Sunday of the New Year. It’s also the day when we are celebrating Epiphany – the coming of the wise men to Jesus. Epiphany […]
Sermon All Saints Day Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch Daniel 7.1-3, 15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1.11-end Luke 6.20-31 Over the centuries, particular people have been singled out and set apart by the church as saints – well known and lesser known. Even today people going on being made saints. The latest Pope, Leo XIV has actually […]
Sermon given by Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch at St Andrew’s 3rd Aug, 2025 Theme: Living in God’s way, challenge and promise Readings: Ecclesiastes 1.2, 12-14; 2.18-23; Psalm 49.1-12; Colossians 3.1-17; Luke 12.13-21 There are times when we can be tempted to think that faith means an easy ride, a simple end to all our problems. […]
Sermon given by Revd Sue McCoan 20th July 2025 Readings Genesis 18:1-10a Luke 10:38-42 Hospitality There is a long tradition of hospitality in the Middle East and as far as I know it’s still the case. If a stranger turned up at your door, it was normal to invite them in and feed them. A […]
June 15th Reflections by Revd Sue McCoan – Joint Celebration Service with Ga Dangme fellowship – Fathers’ Day Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Bible reading: Psalm 8 Today, as well as being Trinity Sunday, is Father’s Day. To those of you who are fathers, or who are celebrating fathers, I wish you a happy […]
Sermon June 1st 2025 Revd Sue McCoan Acts 16:16-34 This story of Paul and Silas in prison comes from about 2000 years ago. But with a few tweaks to the setting, it’s a story that could be told today – of power, money, exploitation and influence. And at any time in between. The historian Lucy […]
