Today’s Readings Acts 12:1-11,    2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18, Matthew 16:13-19 On Sunday we had a focus on ministry and mission, remembering especially St Peter and St Paul, the two great leaders in the early church. Robin spoke about their differences and what we can learn from them regarding ministry… read more >>

 On Sunday, visiting priest, Rev Kevin Francis took the service. He spoke on the difficult passage in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus said “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the Earth, I have not come to bring peace but a sword “. Kevin said that theologians… read more >>

Readings:       Exodus 19: 2-8     Romans 5: 1-8      Matthew 9: 35- 10: 8 In his sermon Robin highlighted the common themes from all three readings. He spoke about the Exodus Covenant story and what that might mean for us in our faith and commitment today and… read more >>

In his sermon Robin related the issues which Hosea challenged in his time with those we face in the world now and the importance of following leaders whose values are Godly as exemplified by Jesus.   NOTICES Services at St Andrew’s: Tuesday 9th June     10am Inter-church Prayer Group in St… read more >>

Newsletter June 2026

Readings:        Isaiah 40: 12-17           2 Corinthians 13: 11-143        Matthew 28: 16-20 Robin summarised the contexts of each of the readings and highlighted a common theme: even in times of trial, even when things seem beyond our capabilities, faith in God can transform our attitude from despondency to hope. With… read more >>

Readings:        Acts 2: 1-21     1 Corinthians 12: 3-13             John 7: 37-39 The service on Sunday in celebration of Pentecost was led by Kevin with Alison as organist.   NOTICES 14th to 24th – May Ecumenical Call to Prayer “God with us” www.thykingdomcome.global Tuesday 26th May – 10am Ecumenical… read more >>

Readings:  Acts 1: 6-14,   1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11,   John 17: 1-11 In his sermon Robin reminded us of the taglines of our former Bishop, the Rt Revd John M Taylor: Godward, Outward, Forward and “Gotta get a Glory”. These themes were found in today’s readings as… read more >>

Readings:        Acts 17: 22-31             1 Peter 3: 13-22          John 14: 15-21 In his sermon Robin recognised links between the readings and this year’s Christian Aid Week focus on its “Beacon of Hope” work in Kenya. The promise of the Holy Spirit in its many facets was summarised by referring… read more >>

Today’s Readings – Acts 7.55-end,  1 Peter 2.2-10,  John 14.1-14 On Sunday, our first bible reading featured the first Christian martyr Stephen. Robin pointed out that good can come from evil in that the early Church was inspired by the heroism of Stephen, who was prepared to die for his… read more >>