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Greetings And so we come to the end of another week of ‘lockdown’. We continue to pray for all those who are most profoundly affected by COVID-19, and the impacts of such a ‘shutting down’ of normal life. We continue to greet one another with Easter hope of resurrection – and this morning we hear from one…
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Still with you! Today’s reflection below from Ros and Berw Hughes makes an important connection between the isolation that many of the most vulnerable in society experience every day, with our restricted lives under ‘lockdown’. The recurring phrase they use, that comes from a very moving story applies to our daily greeting too, through this season of…
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Greetings, thoughts and prayers Reverend Susan Blagden, a member of our ministry team, names today an anxiety that is dominating the news and many of our thoughts and prayers: safety. Whether that is prayers for ourselves and others in many different circumstances, for all that is necessary to provide protective equipment for front-line workers, or the…
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Time to reflect Daily we are adding to our number – both of those who are joining our mailing list (welcome!) and the many different voices contributing to our daily reflections. Today’s comes from Paul Clough, from St. Benedict’s Gyffin, who reflects on how this extraordinary time we’re living through resonates with the period between…
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‘Hand in hand’ at the start of week five Yes, it is now four weeks since the Prime Minister made his address, and we all began this strange ‘lockdown’ experience. Much is being written about a ‘new normal’ as many adjust to a more restricted way of living and others whose roles demand, work tirelessly to keep us…
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Greetings, this Low Sunday Today is often referred to as ‘Low’, as there’s an anti-climax after Easter weekend – no doubt also why others call it ’empty pew’ Sunday! Of course that’s rather poignant this year, as our pews have indeed been just that. Yet, the encouragement in that Easter faith we share as a community, has never…
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A companion on the long road The news that ‘lockdown’ is to be extended for at least another three weeks is understandable and of little surprise. Yet the road through this may appear to be lengthy and difficult at times. We pray particularly for those lonely, bereaved and the key, frontline workers putting themselves at risk…
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Friday’s Easter Greetings It is so good to encourage one another through this time, with the message of Easter. We now have room for more greetings, so if you haven’t yet sent yours in, we’d love to hear from you – here’s the link! Please keep scrolling, as today’s reflection follows … Our photo…
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Thursday’s Easter Greetings We continue to greet one another with the peace and hope of Easter, as an on-line community. If you haven’t yet sent yours in, then here’s the link! Please keep scrolling, as today’s reflection follows … “Happy Easter!” from Gwen Parry and Munsanje Muzuni, Lusaka, Zambia “Thank you so much for your…
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Wednesday’s Easter Greetings We continue to greet one another over these ’50 days of Easter’ as a great encouragement to us all as an on-line community. If you haven’t yet sent yours in, then here’s the link! Please keep scrolling, as today’s reflection follows … “The Lord is risen: He is risen indeed. Alleluia!” from…
