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Jesus, the giver of life

26/1/2026

Readings: Acts 3:1-10; John 4:46-54
Collect: Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and wonders the greatness of your saving love; renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Richard Dyer

A tree planted by the river

20/1/2026

Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8 – NLT; Ephesians 3:14-20
Collect: Almighty God, give us such a vision of your purpose and such an assurance of your love and power, that we may ever hold fast the hope which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Miriam Taylor

Baptism of Jesus

15/1/2026

Readings:       Luke 3:21-22
Sentence:        You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Luke 3.22
Collect:           Open the heavens, Holy Spirit, for us to see Jesus intercede for us; may we be strengthened to share his cup and ready to serve him for ever. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

John’s Epiphany

6/1/2026

Readings:       John 1:1–18
Sentence:        He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. John 1:11–12
Collect:           Jesus, light of the world, let your bright star stand over the place where the poor have to live; lead our sages to wisdom and our rulers to reverence. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

The Tale of Two Leaders

30/12/2025

Readings:       Matthew 2:1-12
Sentence:        On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage Matthew 2:11
Collect:           Jesus, you saw the world through the eyes of a child. Save us from the pride that would refuse your command to live like you in simplicity and joy. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Love

24/12/2025

Readings:       1 John 4:7-12, 1 Cor 13:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25
Sentence:        Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. 1 John 4:7
Collect:           Living God, you called your people out of Egypt and gave them the covenant; prepare our hearts to hear your call, so that we may receive with joy the gospel of your Son and be your faithful people, now and for ever. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

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Joy

15/12/2025

Readings:       Romans 8:28-39
1 Peter 1:3-9
Luke 6:20-23
Sentence:        Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10
Collect:           Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Hope

1/12/2025

Readings:       Romans 8:18-27
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Sentence:        But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Hebrews 11:16
Collect:         Praise and honour to you living God; your coming will be like a thief in the night, like lightning flashing across the sky. Grant that we may be ready, and our hearts answer, Come Lord Jesus. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

To the one who overcomes I will...

24/11/2025

Readings:       1 John 5:1-5; Revelation 3:7-13
Sentence:        Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5
Collect:         Living Christ, you are risen from the dead. Love reigns! You are stronger than death; raise our eyes to see you as the new day dawns; for the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Preacher: Miriam Taylor

Faith like a mustard seed

17/11/2025

Readings:       2 Timothy 1:3-7
Luke 17:1-6
Sentence:        For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6
Collect:           Almighty God, you alone can bring order to our unruly wills and affections; give us grace to love what you command and desire what you promise, that in all the changes and chances of this uncertain world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

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