Pastor's Thought
Teaching, reflections, and updates from church life.
Prayer for Israel and the Challenge of Systemic Racism
Israel, a mere 22,145 km² square kilometres (slightly bigger than Wales) with a population of just 10 Million people, is a place of much contention. Israel is located in the Middle East, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Yet its land is often the blight of wars and rumours of war on a […]
The broken-hearted
It was reported that on Friday, 24th April 2026, Wendy Duffy passed away at a Swiss assisted-dying clinic. This has brought the UK’s unresolved position on assisted suicide into sharp focus. This occurred in the same week that attempts to reform domestic law once again failed. The case illuminates a clear tension between legal principle […]
Leading with Light
The controversy surrounding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the United States centres on a critical failure in transparency and accountability. It has emerged that he initially failed security vetting, yet this was overruled by officials in the Foreign Office. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, stated repeatedly that “full due process” had been followed. […]
Leading with Light
The controversy surrounding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the United States centres on a critical failure in transparency and accountability. It has emerged that he initially failed security vetting, yet this was overruled by officials in the Foreign Office. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, stated repeatedly that “full due process” had been followed. […]
It’s in the name
The legal dispute involving Jo Malone and Estée Lauder Companies is not merely a commercial matter. It is a case study in the cost of exchange. In 1999, Malone sold her brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her own name. Decades later, that decision has come back with real consequences, as Estée Lauder […]
It’s in the name
The legal dispute involving Jo Malone and Estée Lauder Companies is not merely a commercial matter. It is a case study in the cost of exchange. In 1999, Malone sold her brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her own name. Decades later, that decision has come back with real consequences, as Estée Lauder […]
He is Risen Indeed
The disciples have returned to their homes and jobs. It is the worst Passover of their lives. Jesus, whom they believed in, loved and trusted, has died. Not just died, but died a death of shame on the cross. It was public, brutal, devastating and, beyond everything else, heartbreaking. There had been betrayal, denial and […]
He is Risen Indeed
The disciples have returned to their homes and jobs. It is the worst Passover of their lives. Jesus, whom they believed in, loved and trusted, has died. Not just died, but died a death of shame on the cross. It was public, brutal, devastating and, beyond everything else, heartbreaking. There had been betrayal, denial and […]
Palm Sunday
Today, in the Christian calendar, marks Palm Sunday, the day that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the Sunday when crowds filled the streets, crying out, “Hosanna, Hosanna!”, in fulfilment of the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. All four Gospels record this moment, often referred to as the Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke […]
Palm Sunday
Today, in the Christian calendar, marks Palm Sunday, the day that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the Sunday when crowds filled the streets, crying out, “Hosanna, Hosanna!”, in fulfilment of the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. All four Gospels record this moment, often referred to as the Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke […]
Mothering Sunday: Honouring Mothers Mothering
Mothering Sunday is a significant day in the Christian and cultural calendar. It is a time set aside to honour mothers and recognise the profound influence they have on our lives, families and communities. While often associated with the modern celebration of Mother’s Day, the Christian tradition of Mothering Sunday has deeper roots in gratitude […]
Mothering Sunday: Honouring Mothers Mothering
Mothering Sunday is a significant day in the Christian and cultural calendar. It is a time set aside to honour mothers and recognise the profound influence they have on our lives, families and communities. While often associated with the modern celebration of Mother’s Day, the Christian tradition of Mothering Sunday has deeper roots in gratitude […]