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 […]
Epiphany 2026
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 […]
All Saints Day
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 […]
Living in God’s way, challenge and promise
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. […]
Farwell sermon Revd Sue McCoan
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 […]
On fathers
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 […]
Paul and Silas, bound in gaol
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 […]
True welcome
Sermon given by Revd Sue McCoan 18th May 2025 John 13:31-35; Acts 11:1-18 Today is the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. We shall remember him in our prayers as he takes on the privilege and responsibility of this role. Following the death of Pope Francis, and before the new pope was chosen, there was […]
Easter Day
Easter reflections from the Revd Sue McCoan Bible reading: Luke 24:1-12 Reflection Part 1 The sun is coming up; warmth is creeping back into the world. In the emptiness of the tomb, two men in white speak words of life. He is not here; he is risen. In all the gospels, it is the women […]