https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57088 The gospel reading for this week offers us a lens to engage with the season of creation theme. As you listen with this theme in mind, what insights arise for you? What catches your attention? Mark 9:30-37 As Jesus continues to try and open the disciples minds to understand God's version of Messiahship -… Continue reading Creation and the welcome of the little ones
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Art and faith
GET thee behind me, by Tissot, watercolour. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56514 Call to worship Lord, where should we go if we did not follow you? You have the words of eternal life. Let us come and follow the one who gives us life, who calls us by name, and delights in our presence, Jesus the Christ. Let us… Continue reading Art and faith
When art tells our story
Who do you say I am? Mark 8:27-38 This week's reading from the gospel according to Mark is a pivotal point in his narrative. Up until this point, Jesus has urged everyone to keep silent about his miraculous power and healing presence. Now he asks his disciples directly, "who do you say that I am?"… Continue reading When art tells our story
STanding in the gap
Photo by Liam Edwards on Unsplash Call to worship Faithful God, come walk with your people for in you alone are our hope and mercy and we put our trust in you. Faithful God, come walk behind us, beside us, before us for you alone are our shelter and direction and we put our trust… Continue reading STanding in the gap
gone to the dogs
Photo by Olga Andreyanova on Unsplash Stories to journey with The gospel reading this week offers us an interesting conversation and two healing stories. Mark 7:24-37, NRSV I know it's more usual to read a passage once, glean something new from it if possible, and then move on to another passage. There is a lot… Continue reading gone to the dogs
Who do we think we are?
Candle lighting Photo by Jaclyn Moy on Unsplash We light this candle as a people of faith, Remembering that we find belonging in family and in community. May the burning flame remind us that, in this virtual space, as we join together to worship God All are welcome; All are bearers of God’s light; Everyone… Continue reading Who do we think we are?
Leaning into lockdown
Photo by Agung Pratamah on Unsplash Slowing down with scripture The gospel reading for this week is below if you like to read and/or you can listen to it here: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of… Continue reading Leaning into lockdown
become like a child…
Joining together in the Presbyterian Support initiative: Praying for Children week A bit of backstory... So, a couple of months ago I was delighted to be asked to help prepare resources for the Praying for Children week. This is a way of focussing attention both on the needs of children and the gifts children bring… Continue reading become like a child…
Shake it off
Call to Worship God, your constant love reaches the heavens, your faithfulness extends to the skies. Your righteousness is towering like the mountains, your justice is like the depths of the sea. We find protection under the shadow of your wings, we feast on the abundant food you provide. You are the source of all… Continue reading Shake it off
AGM papers
St Peter's is holding a retrospective AGM for 2020, since all our usual schedules were displaced by the pandemic. We will hold a congregational meeting on Sunday April 11th after the 9:30am service. You can read all the reports that we'll be reviewing and speaking to here: annual-report-2020Download
