Prayer for June and July

One of England’s greatest authors, Charles Dickens, died on 9th June in 1870.  He had started school at the age of nine, but had to leave when his father was imprisoned for debt.  Charles Dickens was then aged twelve, and he had to get a job to support himself.  He found work in a shoe […]

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Monthly Evening Communion Services

During the next six months, we shall be exploring different Christian spiritualities, learning more about how their relationship with God influenced their lives and their relationships with others. Many centuries and decades later, they point the way to knowing Christ in a deeper and more meaningful way. 2 June Hildegard of Bingen 7 July Ignatius […]

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Pilots Investigate Fair Trade Chocolate

Pilots have been looking at something they all love – chocolate.  What is it?  How is it made?  Where does it come from?  They found out that a lot of chocolate products are labelled ‘Fair Trade’.  We went over to our local Co-op store to see how many products they sold were also labelled Fair […]

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The Sign of the Cross (3)

The Cross of Jesus has the most incredible power to affect people’s lives.  This power recognises no frontiers: its appeal reaches people wherever the sun rises and sets. What follows is a true account, related by a sea captain.  His ship was the first to pick up people who became known as ‘the boat people’ […]

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Our Spring Craft Fair

Well, another Craft and Gift Fair has come and gone again.  It was a great success. It started out with a warm welcome prayer from Ruth Dillon, our new Minister – her first ‘official’ duty.  She then spent the day going around the tables getting to know our regulars and new attendees. The ‘Crafters’ enjoyed […]

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