The Bishops, Archdeacons and Dean of the Diocese are calling the people of the Diocese to observe two minutes’ silence at 11.00am on Windrush Day, Monday 22 June. Bishop Christopher writes: “I rejoice at and take pride in the diversity within the Diocese of Southwark which...
The child grew, and was weaned; and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.(Genesis 21:8) Today is Father’s Day a special day when we say thank you to our fathers. In the dictionary there are many meanings to the word “father”....
Prayers and Scripture for private use in church or at home, and Prayers for Racial Healing. Download the Prayers and Scripture for private use in church or at home [ PDF ]. Download the Prayer for Racial Healing [ PDF ]. Please bring this prayer with you if you...
We are sent out to proclaim the values of the Kingdom. ‘For while we were still weak Christ died for the ungodly’; that’s us. This is not an invitation to feel how bad we are but a statement about how astonishingly and unfailing generous God is....
Rev'd Alison Judge explains the story of Jonah and the Whale that teaches the need for obedience to God's instructions and also God's grace that gives us a second chance to fulfil our purpose. ...
Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God alone never changes. Patience gains all things. If you have God you will want for nothing. God alone suffices. — St. Teresa, The bookmark of Teresa of Ávila, From Wikipedia, source Teresa of Ávila. Let Nothing Disturb You: A Journey...
‘Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth’ (Isaiah 40.28). YHWH, the Divine Name, I AM WHO I AM, the source of all being; the Father who speaks through His Word...
Prayers for the week, by Joy Lyons Open our eyes Lord and help us to see you in the awesomeness of your creation, but also to see you in one another needs at this time of crisis. Open our ears Lord and help us to listen to you and...
For online service on the Feast of Pentecost, please follow this link.https://www.christchurchsw19.org.uk/sunday-service-feast-pentecost A homily for Pentecost Sunday 2020 by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Cheetham, Bishop of Kingston A Pentecost message from the Bishop of Southwark A 'thank you' from the Archdeacons of the Diocese of Southwark ...
On Sunday, the 30th May, as we celebrate the feast of pentecost we can all share together the Agape even whilst we are separated and in our different homes. Download the Service Sheet [ PDF ]. Section 1: Introduction, Reading and Talk – Revd Alison Judge Welcome and Introduction Welcome to...
