Real life is something so unusual that we barely recognise it. Occasionally, we get a glimpse of it and it touches us with awe; the birth of a baby … [Read more...]

We said a formal farewell to Rev Deb Smith on Sunday 22nd July at a very well attended and lovely service and lunch at All Saints Church. Deb is … [Read more...]

This sermon was written for Sunday 18th March, All Saints Church, but sadly not delivered in the service as a result of the snow. You shall not … [Read more...]

It has been announced today (4 February 2018) that the Rev Deb Smith is to leave the parish to take up a new appointment as Team Rector of the … [Read more...]

(Alan McIntosh reflects on the influence of Angels in Christian faith) In 1979 the popular Swedish pop group, ABBA, released a song called: ‘I Have … [Read more...]

Every family tells and retells the same stories – it is a bit of a ritual really – we know them inside out, but we like to hear them, and perhaps we … [Read more...]

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. (Matthew 14 v.13).  This is what Jesus did after he … [Read more...]

“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind, "Pooh!" he whispered. "Yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be … [Read more...]

The fall of the Berlin Wall was a moment in history that brought hope and freedom to people in the east, sparked the reunification of Germany and … [Read more...]

BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST The term Disciple from the Latin Discipulus refers in Christian life to a follower of Jesus Christ, a learner of … [Read more...]