O what a beautiful morning; the sun shines and the frost glistens. If only briefly, this morning I can look out onto a winter wonderland. There is, I am sure, much more winter to come. This...
From the Rectory – What a Beautiful Morning
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From The Rectory – Just Talking
The holidays are over, offices are open once more, back to work. A man left home on family business. It was a challenging job, but important. He made friends on the way, built a team; teaching...
From The Rectory – Light
Night falls. Now, although the sun set half an hour ago, its lingering rays still illumine the evening sky. Soon it will be dark but for a little while, the view from my study window remains one of...
From The Rectory – In the Beginning
In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1). In case we missed it in all the nativity detail, the opening words of John’s gospel remind us that we are in the presence of God. Genesis tells us that...
Crib and Christingle Service at St Mary’s
Saturday 24th December at 4.00pm Crib and Christingle service. Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the light of the world. All welcome to help to assemble the stable scene and make a Christingle.
Christmas Greetings from The Rectory
No 'From the Rectory' this week, instead a photo to remind us of the light of the Lord, and to wish you all a very good Christmas and festive season. Rev’d Philip Payne The light shines in the...
Let All The Earth Be Still
Tic, toc, tic, toc; with dull, rhythmic certainty the study clock beats the passing of time. Outside, a cold, arctic blast has finally driven away the last vestiges of our hot summer. Winter has...
Festive Coffee Morning at St Mary’s
Festive Coffee Morning St Mary's Church Coddenham on Saturday 17th December 10.00- 12 noon. With seasonal refreshments, Yuletide raffle and The 12 Jars of Christmas. Craft activity for children -...
St Mary’s Christmas Tree
This year the yew tree by the Church porch will be lit up to celebrate Christmas. This will replace the Christmas trees along the path that we have decorated for the last two years. Villagers are...
From The Rectory – A Visitor Came
It was late as the visitor slipped into the back of the church and the evening office had begun. The minister in his stall, half turned his head; had he been seen, had anyone noticed him? In the...