Once again at this time of year we turn our thoughts to the birth of Jesus; but all too often the wonder of this awesome event is obscured by the trappings of Christmas – holidays, presents, food, television, etc. But it is worth having a much closer look at the wonder of God coming to […]

I’m really not a big fan of this time of year. The days are getting shorter, the weather colder, trees are losing their leaves and the outlook is pretty bleak as we tumble on towards the shortest day of the year. I think, at times, life can leave us with very similar feelings; darkness can […]

Autumn is now upon us and we thank God for giving us a good summer this year; for the warmth of the sun and the beautiful blue skies; and we celebrate all these wonderful gifts from God through our Harvest Festivals which we celebrate in our churches at this time of year; decorating them with […]

Well, I’ve come to an end of an era in my Christian journey. By the time you read this letter, I will no longer be Pastor Steve, but Revd. Steve. It has been quite a journey for me since candidating for presbyteral ministry some 4 years ago, a journey which initially, I wasn’t keen to […]

I wonder what goes through your mind when you think of the word confession? For many, when they hear ‘confessing your sin’, they think it’s reserved for monks in a monastery, or of paying penance to God by entering a church confessional. However, the Bible teaches us it is an important practice for the life […]

I have been reminded recently about the power of the tongue. James says in his book, in chapter 3:3-6; “3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by […]

I regularly meet people who don’t feel that they have anything to offer the church in way of gifts and talents; disheartened people who have very little hope and positivity about their role within God’s family. I think it’s probably human nature to look at others and wish we had their gifts or talents. But […]

Adoption is a wonderful thing. It enables those who aren’t able to have children, to share in a special relationship with a child, enabling both parents and child to flourish. For those who already have children and still adopt, it again enables that child to flourish and be part of a loving, sustaining, family unit. […]

The season of Lent is upon us once more, a season which coincides with springtime and the rebirth of nature and new life which we see all around us. In my own garden daffodils have emerged from the soil. The church also desires that each of us grow spiritually and experience a reawakening of our […]

I’ve always been one for a good voucher. After all, why pay more for something when you can get it cheaper! Over the years I’ve used many different vouchers to save money on different things, from Groupon Vouchers to Tesco Club Card vouchers. But all these vouchers have something in common; they all have terms […]