Why did he do that one? Of all the many exciting things that Jesus got up to, the transformation of water into wine during the wedding at Cana is a tricky miracle to get our heads around. It is not
The subject of peace often emerges at this time of year, as politicians and pundits review the twelve months that have passed, and as preachers and perfectionists point to the holy baby as a sign of hope and change. Ours
Sermon for Advent Sunday in St Michael’s church 2nd December 2018 Readings Jeremiah 33.14-16, I Thessalonians 3.9-13, Luke 21.25-36 Advent is the season of hope. Advent is the season of hope because it is the season of the future.
Sermon at the Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the Departed in St Michael’s church, 4th November 2018 Readings: Isaiah 61.1-3, Revelation 7.9-17 One of the delights and worries of living in a Vicarage is that you’re never quite sure what
Isaiah 11.6-9 World War One will receive a high public profile over the next two months as we head towards the centenary of the close of that most horrific conflict. Last Saturday and Sunday, St Mary’s sister church, St
Mark 8.27-38 Salvation! It’s a major theme in the Christian tradition – but perhaps not one we talk about enough here at St Michaels and St Marys. We preach quite a bit about Jesus’ teaching and miracles, and the
Exodus 16.2-4, 9-15; John 6.24-35 St Michael’s AL3 4SL; 5th August 2018 Ten years ago a legal battle broke out among members of Sixties boyband Procul Harum. The dispute concerned copyright of their most famous song A Whiter Shade
2 Kings 4: 42-44; John 6:1 – 21 St Michael’s AL3 4SL; 29th July 2018 The story of the feeding of the five thousand is the only example we have of the power and authority of Jesus that is reported
It’s lovely to be here this morning, and I must start by saying thank you to you all for welcoming Anke and me so warmly and generously over the past couple of weeks, and especially for the cakes and fizz
Stories within stories: Mark 5.21-46 St Michael’s AL3 4SL 1st July 2018 Sometimes we find two stories talking to one another. Having recently passed the longest day, I was reminded of an example from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Within