St Thomas Blog
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Pentecost Sunday
Monday 24th May 2021
Read Fr David's talk at the 10.30 Zoom service for Pentecost here. [Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash]
Easter 7 Between Ascension and Pentecost...a waiting time
Monday 17th May 2021
Revd Sarah reflects on the time between Ascension Day and Pentecost, and how we manage times of waiting. You can read her sermon HERE.
Easter 6 Zoom Talk
Monday 10th May 2021
Ian Totterdell, Churchwarden
Ian considers the simplicity of Jesus's commandment to love one another, and how we should be open to God working in new ways. Read it here
Easter 5 Zoom Talk
Sunday 2nd May 2021
Phil Baker
Read what Phil said about the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter here.
Easter 3 Zoom Talk
Monday 19th April 2021
Ian Totterdell, Churchwarden
Ian considers how we, and all Christ's followers, can be witnesses to Jesus's death and resurrection and so spread the message of repentance and forgiveness of sins to all. Read his talk here
'Easter Joy' photo competition winner U14 category!
Tuesday 13th April 2021
Congratulations also to Seren Woodland, the winner of the U14 category, for her fabulous Spring-time picture!
'Easter Joy' Photo competition winner!
Tuesday 13th April 2021
Congratulations to Karen Williams, the winner of our 'Easter Joy' Photo competition! Karen has chosen the Royal British Legion to receive her charity donation. Thank you to all who entered; it certainly brought a lot of joy!
Easter 2 sermon
Monday 12th April 2021
Revd Sarah
Revd Sarah considers the disciples' confusion and doubt as they encounter the risen Christ. How do we face our own questions and fears? You can read her sermon here.
Easter Season
Saturday 10th April 2021
Happy Easter Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Here is the link for our Zoom services until the end of June using this Order of Service for our Eastertide worship. Click here for Fr David's zoom talk on Easter Day. You can find other talks in separate Blog entries for each Sunday.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021
Saturday 10th April 2021
Here are a series of prayers for the late Duke of Edinburgh: God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen. Merciful God, be close to all who mourn, especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family. May they know the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eternal God, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, founder of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. We remember his vision and imagination, his interest in young people and his support for them. Inspire…