Ian Revie

In a lot of our current church-based activities, whether in the prayer course or our ongoing housegroup discussion, the question of faith and works continues to feature. Not surprising as these are some of the bedrocks of our christian faith.

Helen Francis

One of the greatest joys of my life is singing. As soon as I was able to, I sang in the church choir. But there was just one small snag to it all. I can't read music. So, when preparing pieces for a performance, I would have to memorise the tune by heart.

Louise Harris

In recent times we have witnessed very stormy weather and its effect on the sea. The sea can be so beautiful, calm and balmy, wonderful for a summer swim, but it can also batter us and be extremely perilous.

Joy Revie

In our smallgroup, we’ve been reflecting over the ups & downs of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. It's often a time of mixed emotions. Maybe seeing God's hand in our lives or equally we may feel disheartened & daunted with challenges that we still face.

David Francis

When meeting with other denominations and Christian fellowships I have been greatly encouraged to realise that, for the most part, we are all pretty similar - experiencing the same tiresome, capricious world in good and bad ways at times.

Sheree Morris

At the end of December, Pete Grieg shared his personal process for reviewing and resetting - looking back of the last year before moving into the new one, giving thanks and rejoicing for all the good things that took place and what made them special.

Cal Sullivan

Christmas can be quite a lonely period filled with the stresses that come with it, from finances to planning get-togethers, meals and gifts. The result of this can be that the real purpose of the celebration of Christmas sometimes gets a bit drowned out.

Lucy Holt

This reflection is sent out after schools finish for the holidays. So I write it in the carol, jumper, pantomime filled chaos which is the end of term. Many of the extras are joyful and wonderful, but it can also be overwhelming and leave us desperate for a rest.

Ian Revie

We’ve had a lot of family weddings this year. We’re also seeing a few older friends' relationships falling out of love and into turmoil. Why do relationships form and fail? Does this apply to husbands and wives, are other relationships equally as valued and sensitive?

Helen Francis

Delight in Me, as I delight in you.I brought all this to be,because it was a joyful thing to do, and joy is woven into every part, not least in the believer's heart, where it will live and light and warm, throughout the cold, and dark and harm.

Louise Harris

Just like the weather, life in my family is very variable right now. There are good days and bad days, sunshine one minute and rain the next and the forecast is uncertain. The last few weeks have been particularly challenging.

Joy Revie

My friend’s mother was getting frail and moving into an assisted living home. She was both happy and sad at the same time. Sad that her mother was no longer able to look after herself, but happy she was closer to her and would now be safe both day and night.

David Francis

The ‘Celebrity Traitors’ has just finished and the parting words (“I was, and always have been, a Faithful!”) sent the remaining participants into dismay - realising they had voted incorrectly to banish the one they were certain was a definitely a traitor.

Cal Sullivan

Over time I have been reminded of the grace of God and His true love for us. It would be so easy for Him to rule over us with fear, to force us to follow His ways and to make salvation by works the only way to experience eternal life.

Lucy Holt

This week I've felt very aware of the changing season. Modern life insulates us from many of the seasonal changes. Still, it is a healthy rhythm to notice the seasons and how traditions and spiritual life can resonate with nature.

Ian Revie

Most of my working life just now is about identifying and supporting small corrections to people's intended direction, and giving them encouragement by looking back at the journey to find that what we had previously worked on had become successful.

Helen Francis

Recently, the book I'm reading focussed on words from some of the carols and, despite having heard them repeated every year for decades, something new jumped out at me. The carol in question was "While Shepherds watched".

Louise Harris

Feeling weary can come in many different forms, it may be physical tiredness, mental exhaustion or perhaps a spiritual struggle. We may just simply feel we have too much on our plates as we juggle a whole host of responsibilities.

Joy Revie

I wonder what it was like to live with Jesus and to share in the routine of daily life both before and during His ministry. I imagine He was fun to be with; kind, gentle, inspiring, funny, authentic, full of integrity and fearless when calling out hypocrisy.

David Francis

Monopoly is a game that should cement families and friends together, but often intense disputes can arise! It’s only a game but bitter rows and arguments can occur. Real life relationships, involving houses and money can get even more serious.