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ADVENT by Mark Roper Open the door And there they are, Each with a gift Of itself Darkness. Stillness. Silence. So patiently They wait their turn, Forever at The edge of things Darkness. Stillness. Silence. Turn out the light, Invite them in, Bow your head, be Their anointed Darkness. Stillness. Silence. The idea of a […]

The current situation in Ukraine is desperate and frightening. There is a humanitarian crisis that could get a lot worse. Supporting agencies like Christian Aid has never been more urgent. The soup lunches are one way to do so. If you would liketo receive updates and e-mails from Christian Aid do look up their website. We […]

Lenten Services—Throughout our union parish of churches, we will be having a Lenten Service each Tuesday and Eucharist each Wednesday (at the Cathedral).  At these services, we will look at the great subjects of Lent, set out on Ash Wednesday—From the Introduction to the Liturgy of Ash Wednesday. I invite you therefore, in the name of the […]

“This was the moment when even energetic Romans Could find nothing better to do Than counting heads in remote provinces. And this was the moment when a few farm workers and three Members of an obscure Persian sect Walked haphazard by starlight straight into the kingdom of heaven.” U.A Fanthorpe “BC:AD” That is the thing […]

Mary takes us from Advent expectancy towards birth, and deeper into the mystery of our salvation. This poem explores the tenderness of Mary, and her deep trust. Mary may not fully understand what God has asked of her, but she believes with all her heart that this can and will be done. Sometimes faith is twisted […]