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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 theContinue reading “Daily Reflection 22nd April”

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 betweenContinue reading “Daily Reflection 21st April”

‘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 usContinue reading “Daily Reflection 20th April”

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 neverContinue reading “Daily Reflection 19th April”

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 riskContinue reading “Daily Reflection 18th April”

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 photoContinue reading “Daily Reflection 17th April”

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 yourContinue reading “Daily Reflection 16th April”

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!” fromContinue reading “Daily Reflection 15th April”

Tuesday’s Easter Greetings Thank you for continuing to share Easter greetings as a way of expressing strength in community and encouragement of one another in the faith and hope of this season. If you haven’t yet sent yours in, then here’s the link! Please keep scrolling, as today’s reflection follows …   “Easter Greetings!” from Anne, Neil and James Carr SychnantContinue reading “Daily Reflection 14th April”

Monday’s Easter Greetings Thank you so much for responding to the invitation to share Easter greetings – they have been rolling in all day! There are ’50 days of Easter’ in the church calendar (between now and Pentecost) – so we can at least start this time by sharing a few each day as greetings toContinue reading “Daily Reflection 13th April”