Aldersgate Sunday
In the Methodist Church calendar, Aldersgate Sunday is the Sunday nearest to 24th May (traditionally known as ‘Wesley Day’) or the Sunday before it. It commemorates a life-changing moment in…
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Mothering Sunday
This is part of a BBC article about Mothering Sunday. The interesting thing is that the custom is called “Mothering” or “Mid-Lenting”. It is apparently always on the 4th Sunday…
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Minister’s letter June 2019
Dear friends, The month of June sees us enjoying the longest day of the year when it will stay light (weather permitting!) from sunrise at 4.46am until sunset at 9.21pm.…
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The World is mine
The World is mine Today upon a bus I saw a lovely girl with golden hair, I envied her, she seemed so gay, and wished I were as fair. When…
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The website of the Methodist Church
www.methodist.org.uk I was having a look at this website, and I’m impressed with it. For example: Did you know that this year is the 350th anniversary of Susanna Wesley’s birth?…
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From Fiona Budden (nee Kember-Smith)
I preached for the first time (ever) at my local church yesterday (10/2/19) here in Isleworth, London. I’ve slipped over to Church of England, but this one has a very…
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In memoriam plaques
I am delighted to be able to tell you that Camberley and District Funeral Directors (Yorktown Road, College Town) are now sponsoring our memorial plaques. Just talk to Sue…
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Paul – final part
This is the final chapter concerning Paul’s life and mission. Character and legacy Paul was an unexcelled missionary and statesman of his time. He planted many churches in the strategic…
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Carol of the birds
Out on the plains the Brolgas are dancing Lifting their feet like war horses prancing: Up to the sun the woodlarks go winging Faint in the dawn light echoes…
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Paul – part 2
His early years With the proclamation of the Messiahship of Jesus to the synagogues in Damascus, Paul caused consternation amongst the Jews. He then went on to visit Arabia and…