Tag: Methodist
Ministers Letter – June 2012
Dear Friends, Whether you’re an avid republican or a staunch monarchist the great celebrations of the Queen’s Jubilee are upon us. We celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s service to the country and... Read More
Ministers Letter – April 2012
Dear Friends, ‘Money makes the world go around’ – a familiar saying. This is perhaps not literally true, but it certainly has a big impact on our lives and on the world in which we live. It ... Read More
Ministers Letter – February2012
Dear Friends, What is Lent for? As I was growing up I always thought that it symbolized and helped us to remember the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. That idea of se... Read More
Ministers Letter – October 2011
Dear Friends, The bright colours of the summer have faded to be replaced with the burnt hues of Autumn. The nights are drawing in, the wind becoming chillier and the long, dark months of winter are ap... Read More
Ministers Letter – June 2011
Dear Friends, Recently we’ve had two visits to Darlington – my last surviving aunt had died at the age of 95 and I was asked if I could lead the service celebrating her life. Afterwards we went to... Read More
Ministers Letter – April 2011
Dear Friends, A few weeks ago I went walking in the grounds of Ammerdown, a centre for spirituality near Bath. I was there for a weekend conference and the leader had encouraged us to take advantage o... Read More
Ministers Letter – February 2011
My Dear Friends, The service was over and coffee followed. On this day too there was a Church Lunch to look forward to which we knew would be excellent so that by the time we eventually left the build... Read More
Ministers Letter – December 2010
Dear Friends, By the time you read this we shall be into Advent, the lead-up to Christmas. I have to say that two events yesterday, (I’m writing this on Sunday, November 21st), really set me up for ... Read More