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Holy Week reflection #4 – Living with tension

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In this scene, Pilate washes his hands of the responsibility for Jesus’ fate, and leaves a decision up to the crowd. In this pandemic, we have experienced being under government regulations and guidelines, and also been trusted to use our

Holy Week reflection #3 – Isolation

Each of us have had extended times of being away from those we love because of the pandemic. We reflect on the experience of Jesus feeling isolated and alone in the garden of Gethsemane, and we explore what it means

Holy Week reflection #2 – Provision

Some people responded to the pandemic by excessive panic buying, perhaps revealing a desperation to find security in surrounding ourselves with things. By contrast, there are many people facing financial difficulty and the need to rely on providence from others.

Holy Week reflection #1 – Healing presence

We are sometimes guilty of focusing so much on the immediate needs around us (particularly in the crisis of pandemic), that we forget to be still and be present with Jesus. We consider the importance of finding a healthy balance

‘Look-In’ in Lockdown #47

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Hello everyone, Welcome to the latest issue of our church newsletter. I hope you are all keeping well and coping as best you can with the current lockdown restrictions. Our newsletter will continue to be sent out regularly to help

National Day of Reflection – 23rd March

Tuesday 23 March marks a year since the beginning of the first UK lockdown. A National Day of Reflection gives the country an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved, and hope for a brighter