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In sure and certain hope...

  'In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' Perhaps you know those words. They were introduced with the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549, and have been used in Church of England funerals ever since. 
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Lent

As we begin the season of Lent together I was drawn to a prayer of St. Augustine of Hippo, written probably 1600 years ago. 

He who has promised is faithful

  Hello everyone! The New Year is upon us. And I wonder where your thoughts lead you this time of year?  I find New Years Eve a unique moment in the calendar, a moment when I really feel the presence of two different but connected worlds - the past and the future . Both feel present with me in an almost tangible way.     

Christmas

  Hello everyone, It’s been a real joy to begin to get to know you over the last month, and we’re so looking forward to our first Christmas with you all (if not ‘in’ the parish, at least in our services!).