Last week I reflected on Jesus’ reaction to the demand for a sign of his authority. (Matthew 16).  Why should we believe you?’  To the establishment of his day, Jesus was an outsider with no...

And God said to Noah Never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth (Gen 9:11).  God’s promise notwithstanding, this last weekend it rained, heavily. Standing under an awning at the...

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)...

As recent visitors to the Rectory have noticed, I have taken up model building. As any modeller will testify, there is something satisfying about recreating worlds in miniature.  I have spent many...

The only thing necessary for evil to flourish, is for good men to do nothing. Elijah is locked in a struggle with Queen Jezebel; God’s word or the beliefs and values that Jezebel promotes.  It is a...

The August Coffee Morning takes place on Saturday 12th August from 10.00am -12 noon. Sitting in the sun, in the beautiful Church grounds, catch up with old friends and make some new ones! Freshly...

If only our possessions could talk. The Mexican rests, Mary prays and Francis holds out his hands to welcome.  Summer rains gently fall.  Lunch over and little chance of an afternoon walk, the...

It’s good to be home.  Holidays are great; it is good to get away, but eventually the novelty wears off and home calls. Home is where the heart is; but where is the heart? Two months ago, a number...