The church premises require regular maintenance to keep them in good order, so it is an advantage to have a regular schedule for works both for buildings and grounds. This gives people an opportunity to volunteer a few hours each month to assist in the upkeep of our estate. Accordingly, the last Saturday of each month is […]
Filmed in The See House, Bishop David shares Christmas greetings and encourages all of us to make room for Jesus this Christmas, and each day of our lives.
Home Communions and Prayer Quilts Horrible news reached us on Sunday about a devastating attack on the Jewish Community at Bondi Beach in Sydney as they gathered to celebrate the feast of Hannukah. To date, 16 people have died, and there are many others seriously injured and critically ill in hospital. Events like this remind […]
Sunday 21st December 9.00 am – Holy Communion 11.00 am – Morning Prayer 7.00 pm – A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve 11.00 pm – The First Communion of Christmas Wednesday 25th December – Christmas Day 9.00 am – Holy Communion 10.15 am – A Family Celebration of […]
Making Invitations Meaningful Many of us will have experienced social occasions where we sometimes feel ill at ease. Maybe it’s because we don’t know many people there and we feel a bit shy or awkward about striking up conversation with people we don’t know very well. Sometimes, too, we struggle when we don’t quite know […]
When you are undone by your children One of the lessons I find I am learning more as I get older, is that often my children are my greatest teachers. I know in my head that I’m supposed to be the one who sets an example and models good behaviour, but there are times when […]
Dear Friends, Most of the people reading this magazine will be pretty familiar with the events of the first Christmas. People will know the familiar story of Mary and Joseph making their way to register in Bethlehem for the Roman census. They will know of how angels appeared to Mary and to the shepherds after […]
Finding the Joy in Service It’s always a special thing when people have looked after you well. If you have enjoyed a meal out or been lucky enough to stay a night away, it’s a special thing when you see how much people have tried to make your experience memorable. When volunteers do something like […]