Dear parishioners and friends, Earlier this morning the 5th in our series of reflections on the Book of Genesis was put up on the Parish YouTube Channel. This time it focuses on the character of Jacob who features in the second half of the book. I would like to thank the Revd Hazel Minion for contributing this piece and reminding us about how the story of [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, Tomorrow is All Saints' Day and so from this evening you will be able to view the recorded service from St Michael's Church for this major festival. It is a time to thank God, not only for the people of great faith in past generations, but also for those who have a positive impact today and have been an [...]
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Dear parishioners and friends, One of the best known characters in Genesis is Joseph. You may have first heard the story of his life when you were in school. He first makes an appearance in chapter 37 so don't worry if you are reading a chapter a day and haven't come across him yet. Jacqui's reflection is to whet your appetite! Enjoy watching it on our parish YouTube Channel [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, Please find the attached copy of the text of tomorrow's service for your reference. You might like to print it off and distribute it to those in your family, or to other parishioners who do not have access to the internet. Tomorrow is being observed as Bible Sunday and so we will be reflecting on the place the scriptures play in our life and [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, Today we start a 6 week period of Level 5 public health restrictions. I know this is going to be hard for many of you, but it is necessary if we are to suppress the spread of Covid-19 and hopefully look forward to the easing of restrictions in December. Please look out for and keep in touch with each other in [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, The discussion in the media in recent days about the increased infection rates of people with COVID-19 is naturally causing concern to many of you. I don't need to repeat the public health advice, except to remind you that the simple actions of handwashing, wearing face coverings, keeping social distance and reducing social contacts, are the ways in which we will overcome this pandemic. The [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, I hope many of you are enjoying the challenge of reading a chapter of Genesis each day since we launched this idea on 10 October. To encourage you, a short video reflection has just been put up on our parish Youtube Channel. This one is by Blackrock parishioner Dr Tim Jackson. Tim is talking about the opening chapters of Genesis which deal with the theme [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, Today (Saturday 10th) is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is acknowledged and discussed more than ever before. It affects people of all ages. Listening and talking to one another can be really helpful. So today I ask you to lift the phone if you need to talk to someone or if you are doing well, then why not call someone you have not seen for [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, We have to come to terms with the fact that for the next few weeks it is likely that our four churches will remain closed for Sunday and mid-week services. But that does not mean that we don't stay connected as a parish community. I have set up two ways that this can be done. The first is the Genesis Reading Challenge. I hope that between [...]
