The crowd gathered and were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each (Acts 2: 6) It must have been an amazing experience. Several years ago, we worshipped in...
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From The Rectory – God Created a Garden
As the day draws to a close, the land is bathed in golden sunlight, the wind has dropped, the branches are still, birds and insects fill the air enjoying the evening warmth. It is also a perfect...
From The Rectory – Service
Teach us good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest[1] …. The bunting is packed away, tourists and well-wishers go home, uniforms dry out; life goes on. There is work to do and I’m sure that on...
St Mary’s Coffee Morning Celebrates the Coronation
The Coronation celebrations continue at St Mary's on Saturday 13th May with a Coronation Coffee Morning from 10 - 12 noon. Come and enjoy cakes from around the Kingdom - North, East, South and West...
From the Rectory – Trust
Do not let your hearts be troubled (Jn 14:1). In this world you will have trouble, …. I have overcome the world. (Jn 16:33). Troubled hearts we seem to have a plenty. Every news bulletin I...
Celebrate the King’s Coronation at St Mary’s
There will be a commemorative service of celebration for the coronation of King Charles III at St Mary's, Coddenham at 9.30am on Sunday 7th May. All welcome.
From The Rectory – Counterfeit or True?
On holiday in Florence many years ago, we were accosted by street traders selling fake fashion bags and accessories. Counterfeiting is a form of theft, robbing legitimate businesses, unwitting...
From the Rectory – A Stranger
Jesus came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognising him It was the first day of the week and two pilgrims were returning home to Emmaus. They had been to Jerusalem to...
From the Rectory – In the Ordinary
Easter Day, the Day of Resurrection, a day of celebration. The rising sun may have hidden behind hazy cloud, but I, and many others, greeted the dawn outside with shouts of praise; Alleluia, He is...
From the Rectory – Night Falls on Calvary
At last, the sun is shining, and more is expected over the next few days. I am writing this on Palm Sunday and this afternoon Mary and I walked the fields near the Rectory. Everywhere, sodden...