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Talk for Advent Sunday
Monday 30th November 2020
The Revd Alison Whiting
Read here the Revd Alison's words about the season when we prepare to greet the Christ child anew.
Advent Countdown - completed and archived
Saturday 28th November 2020
Ian Totterdell, Churchwarden
Starting on Advent Sunday, 29th November, we worked backwards through the alphabet, from Z to A, as we counted down the 26 days to Christmas. Each day we looked at someone or something connected with the Christmas story, or with our Christmas traditions, linked to that day's letter. Update, 5th Jan 2021: All 26 articles have now been archived and can be found on our website here.
Talk for Second Sunday before Advent - The Parable of the Talents
Friday 20th November 2020
Read here how we should not feel too guilty if we are "people of the one talent" during this pandemic crisis. There are also signs of the growth of the five and two talent slaves.
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 8th November 2020
We marked today by a Zoom service on line, and by a very brief Act of Remembrance outside at the war memorial in the churchyard, with a wreath laid by PCSO WIll Malcolm. Thanks to Helen for a copy of her painting of poppies to mark the occasion. Read Phil Baker's Zoom talk here
All Souls - reading the names of those who have died
Monday 2nd November 2020
Revd Alison and Ian Totterdell, our Churchwarden, read the names of those who have died and have links to this community. We have produced this recording due to restricted numbers at the All Souls service where this list is also read. See and hear the recording here
Sermon for All Saints Day
Monday 2nd November 2020
The feast day of All Saints challenges us to consider our own understanding of eternal life. Read Sarah's talk here
Craft Display
Tuesday 27th October 2020
During Lockdown, lots of us started craft projects as a way of creating something positive out of challenging times. Come and see the results at a free display this Sunday, 1st November from 12-2 in St Thomas Parish Hall (behind the church).
Trinity 18, 11 October. Philippians 4.1-9
Friday 16th October 2020
Read what Alison had to say here about these verses from St Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Ribbons of Remembrance
Saturday 10th October 2020
As the weather changes, the ribbons outside St Thomas Parish Church are being taken indoors. On Saturday 17th October from 10-11.30 anyone who tied a ribbon is invited to carry it into church and light a candle. The ribbons will be made into an artwork which will be placed in the St Thomas Chapel during November.