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Palm Sunday

30/3/2026

Readings:       Luke 19:28-42
Psalm 118: 1-2,19-29
Sentence:        Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!’ Luke 19:38
Collect:           Jesus, when you rode into Jerusalem the people waved palms with shouts of acclamation. Grant that when the shouting dies we may still walk beside you even to a cross; for the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Preacher: Ken Diekema
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Take Away the Stone

23/3/2026

Preacher: Miriam Taylor
Readings: John 11:1-46
Sentence: Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God? John 11:40
Collect: God in Trinity, Creator, Saviour, Giver of life and truth, reveal the possibilities within us, that we may attain to the fullness of our humanity. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.

Spiritual Vision

16/3/2026

Readings:       John 9
Isaiah 6:8-10
Sentence:        Jesus said, ‘I came into this world for judgement so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.’ John 9:39
Collect:           God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open our eyes to the wonders of creation and teach us to see all things for good, to the honour of your glorious name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Alastair Smith

ICU

9/3/2026

Readings:       John 4:5-26
                        John 4:27-42
Sentence:        “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” John 4:29
Collect:           Give us grace and courage to hope, and to risk disappointment. Teach us to pray expectantly, and when our prayers seem to fail, bring us to pray again and again; for you are our God, who acts, and will act again. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Richard Dyer

The spiritual practice of invitation

2/3/2026

Readings: John 1: 35-46
Sentence: When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to
them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him,
“Rabbi, where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come
and see.” John 1:38-39
Collect: Come Holy Spirit, to all baptised in your name, that we
may turn to good whatever lies ahead Give us passion,
give us fire; make us transform the world from what it is,
to what you have created it to be. This we ask through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Nathan Hughes

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