
Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 27, 2018
Trinity 4: The Calming of the Storm
Around this time of the year the Mission to Seafarers has established Sea Sunday and provide a focus for the work of seafarers. There have been a few boxes of books coming in to the Rectory for the fete and I noticed one about the Battle of the Atlantic. Years ago I read “The Cruel Sea” and decided that being middle of the Atlantic Ocean in a winter storm being followed by a submarine must be one of the most frightening experiences. Even today the sea is a potentially dangero
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 25, 2018
Join us on 21st July for the Music at St Mary’s choral workshop; Handel’s Messiah - Hallelujah!
St Mary’s church has developed a reputation for hosting inspiring and memorable singing events. In recent years, singers have joined together from near and far in exploring great music in many styles including Vivaldi’s Gloria and Faure’s Requiem with Richard Grylls, the exciting ‘Gospel’ repertoire with Geraldine Latty and our own 15 hour hymn singing marathon, or “Hymnathon”. This year, the chosen work is the incomparable Messiah by Handel. We are delighted to welcome Richa
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 18, 2018
Join us for our next Taizé Service - this Sunday 24 June at 6pm
Join us for our next Taizé Service this coming Sunday 24 June at 6pm. This is a quiet meditation service with chants and silence. Tea, coffee and cake will be served afterwards and everybody is welcome!
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 15, 2018
What do we mean when we talk about sin?
This is the theme for the service today: what do we mean when we talk about sin in a church service? Hopefully the theme is that the church is not about some kind of spiritual self help but rather being open to God’s extraordinary promises. I had a conversation with someone who said that they found the Christian faith interesting and they liked going to church but they just could not cope with all the emphasis on sin. There is a book called Life Events about church services a
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 4, 2018
We are looking forward to seeing you at the St Marys Church Fete from 12:30 – 16:00 on Saturday 7th
This year's fete will be opened by our local EastEnders star Ben Champniss and pupils from St. Mary’s School will perform a maypole dance. There will be a host of activities for children in the Rectory garden including a princess lucky dip, face painting, the children’s craft tent, pets corner, a toy tombola, bouncy castles and ice creams. On the school field you will find the ever popular coconut shy, have a go at “Soak the Rector”, try your skill at putting a golf ball, or
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 4, 2018
June Parish Newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest Parish news in the June edition of the Parish Newsletter. Please click here to download. If you have any advertising or editorial queries please direct these to Editor, Jill Hipson.
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Rev. Jonathan Gordon
- Jun 4, 2018
Join us for All Age Worship on Sunday 10th June
Join us at 10:00 on Sunday 10th June for All Age Worship. This week we will focus on Genesis 3 and sinning like a Christian. Everybody is welcome and a creche is available in the church. Please do come along and bring the little ones!
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