Monday 15th FebUnfinished Sentence. This week's unfinished sentence is looking ahead to Shrove Tuesday. A little reminder to get your favourite toppings ready.'PANCAKES ARE BEST SERVED WITH...'Tuesday 16th Febsoul moments. This week, when you go to make a hot drink and put the kettle on to boil, don't run off and do something while it boils. Instead stop, wait, really wait for it to boil without distraction. No cleaning, no phone checking! Just wait, watching and listening to the kettle. Any random thoughts that come to mind are just that 'thoughts' so name them so and focus back on the kettle. These pausing moments are soul moments they are good for our wellbeing.Wednesday 17th FebWeekly Worship Podcast now available, exploring the theme of Good Friday and thinking about the question 'What does God's love mean to you?': Click here to listen.Thursday 18th FebPrayer for the Nation.Loving Father God, be with us in our distress; be with our families, friends, and neighbours, our country and our world. Give health to the sick, hope to the fearful, and comfort to mourners. Give wisdom to our frontline and key workers, insight to our Government, and patience to us all. Overcome disease with the power of your new life, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Friday 19th FebCharity of the Week: Fairtrade Foundation - the power to drive change with your shopping. For more information click the link.FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT from 22nd Feb - 7th March 2021
Monday 8th FebUnfinished sentence. Third in a series with the same theme of love. This week spend some time to reflect on how you would complete this sentence:'GOD'S LOVE IS...'Tuesday 9th Febsoul moments. At some point this week stop and count sounds. Not just count but really count all the different sounds that you can hear when you sit or stand still for a few minutes. While you are counting, focus in on the sounds, try not to think about things and if you do, just name them as a 'thought' and go back to counting the sounds. These small stilling moments are soul moments they are good for our wellbeing."STOP, COUNT, REALLY COUNT, wellbeing"Wednesday 10th FebWeekly Worship Podcast released, exploring the theme of seasons - 'Ruth chapter 4'. Click here to listen.Thursday 11th FebPrayer for the Nation. Loving God, at this time of crisis when so many are suffering, we pray for our nation and our world. Give our leaders wisdom, our Health Service strength, our people hope. Lead us through these parched and difficult days to the fresh springs of joy and comfort that we find in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Friday 12th FebCharity of the Week: Womankind Worldwide - supporting women's movements to change the world. For more information click the link.Saturday 13th FebThe Lord is my shepherd. Even though I walk through the darkest valleyyou are with me you comfort me.(cf. Psalm 23)Sunday 14th FebSong of the Week: 'Year of Victory' by Rend Collective, click here to listen.
Monday 1st FebUnfinished sentence. Expanded sentence for this week building on last weeks. Spend some time to reflect on how you would complete this sentence:'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE IS...'Tuesday 2nd Febsoul moments. Today the Church marks the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas), where Simeon proclaims the child Jesus as a light of hope for all.At some point this week stop and watch a candle burn. Not just watch but really watch for five minutes. While you are watching the candle flame, try not to think about things and if you do, just name them as a 'thought' and go back to concentrating on the flame. These small stilling moments are soul moments they are good for our wellbeing."STOP, WATCH, REALLY WATCH, wellbeing"Wednesday 3rd FebWeekly Worship Podcast released, exploring the theme of 'Ruth chapter 3'. Click here to listen.Thursday 4th FebPrayer for the Nation:Caring God, we bring before you all those who bring healing and care within and beyond the NHS. We give thanks for their service and pray that they would be encouraged particularly when things feel hopeless. Furthermore we pray that in the aftermath, the carers will be cared for. Amen.Friday 5th February Charity of the Week: St. Mungo's - Ending homelessness, rebuilding lives. For more information click the link.Saturday 6th FebruaryOur steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way;though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.(Psalm 37:23-24)Due to life storms, sometimes it does not feel that way.Sunday 7th FebruarySong of the Week: My Lighthouse by Rend Collective
Monday 25th JanUnfinished sentence. Spend some time this week to reflect on how you would complete this sentence: 'LOVE IS...'Tuesday 26th Jansoul moments. At some point this week stop and stare out of a window. Not just look but stare, really stare for five minutes. While you are staring out of the window, try not to think about things but rather try and take note of all that you can see, even the details. These small moments are soul moments they are good for our wellbeing."STOP, STARE, REALLY STARE, wellbeing"Wednesday 27th JanHolocaust Memorial Day. For more information click this link.Thursday 28th JanPrayer for the Nation. In response to reaching the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Archbishops invite all to call on God in Prayer:Gracious God, as we remember before you the thousands who have died, surround us and all who mourn with your strong compassion. Be gentle with us in our grief, protect us from despair, and give us grace to persevere and face the future with hope in Jesus Christ our risen Lord. Amen.Saturday 30th JanA cheerful heart is good medicine... (Proverbs 17:22a)Sunday 31st JanSong of the week: Seasons by Hillsong Worship.
