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Maundy Thursday

Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-36, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 All the room was hushed and still A glimmer of light It is a dark moment, framed by Judas creeping out into the night to arrange the betrayal; and the prediction of Peter’s denial. And into this darkness, the light of the world radiates suchContinue reading “Maundy Thursday”

Holy Wednesday

Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 70, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 13:21-32 Any betrayal is extremely painful, but a betrayal by someone who was within the core group seems unfathomable. Did the writer intend us to consider this terse sentence as more than just a reminder of time? So, after receiving the piece of bread, Judas immediately went out.Continue reading “Holy Wednesday”

Holy Tuesday

Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 12:20-36 The second servant-song reveals how the light of the nations is revealed to the world. At the Passover Festival, there comes a simple request, ‘Sir we would see Jesus’ (John 12:21). Both readings direct the reader to look for the glory of God. In February 2019, the BritishContinue reading “Holy Tuesday”

Holy Monday

Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow. Lamentations 1.12 Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 36:5-11, Hebrews 9: 11-15, John 12:1-11 My song is love unknown Holy week begins with the first of the four servant songs in Isaiah, and it is linkedContinue reading “Holy Monday”

Palm Sunday

Worship begins this morning with Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, because here is a unique and inventive way of producing ‘community-on-line’ I think I have ever seen (with thanks to those who set me the link!) https://www.rotterdamsphilharmonisch.nl/en/pQlJNt2/rpho-online?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=20mrt-rphoonline And having listened to the music, we use the words of a hymn set to this tune, as a prayer ofContinue reading “Palm Sunday”

Sunday 29th March 2020

Call to worship: If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. (Romans 8:11) Come people of the risen King Prayer of approach O Lord, expand our field of vision, deepenContinue reading “Sunday 29th March 2020”

Sunday 22nd March 2020, Mothering Sunday

StF 58 Lord, I come before your throne of grace Lord, I come before your throne of grace; I find rest in your presence and fulness of joy.In worship and wonderI behold your face, singing what a faithful God have I. What a faithful God have I, what a faithful God.What a faithful God have I,Continue reading “Sunday 22nd March 2020, Mothering Sunday”