I have to tell you that this week I have grappled with these readings and the idea of Christ the King. I wonder whether you grapple with the idea of Christ the King? If I begin by asking you to describe what image you have of Christ as King I wonder how you might respond?…
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Sermon for the Civic Service of Remembrance 2021 – by Revd Canon Rachel
Why are you here today? You might think that’s a pretty stupid question. The Mayor kindly invited us all to participate today, obviously. We join with people up and down the country and across the world in marking this Remembrance Sunday. Look at the standards Rachel. Look at the poppies. Hear the bugler and feel…
Living Generously – by Revd Canon Rachel
On Sunday October 10th, as our week of focussed prayer and reflection as a community on generosity and vision for our church came to an end, the Vicar preached the following sermon. October 10th also marked Rev’d Canon Rachel’s induction as our Vicar following from here initial licensing on Zoom in April 2020. As I look…
A Reflection for Ascension Day by the Rt Revd Jonathan Gibbs, Bishop of Huddersfield
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. It’s very good to be with you as we celebrate the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. It seems to me that three themes have dominated the public mood over the last 7 or 8 weeks since the start of the Corona…
Prayer for Growth
Sunday 24 July we will hear from St. Luke 11:1-13 and Jesus teaching on prayer and particularly through the Lord’s Prayer. The sermon will link regular prayer, the Lord’s Prayer and the Prayer for Growth at St. Peter’s. O God who alone brings growth to your Church, Send your Holy Spirit to give vision to…
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