If stones can speak, the stones around this harbour can tell us many stories. They could speak of the significant…
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Pentecost 2019
Let me introduce you to Ruby, a guide dog puppy being trained by my wife, Jane. In time, and provided…
Grenfell, Carillion and Life’s Priorities
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere…
Easter Day 2018
'Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!' These words echo in many churches, in many congregations, in many…
The Priorities of Jesus Christ and the Music of Faith
People were attracted to Jesus like iron filings are attracted to a magnet. He was particularly popular with the ordinary…
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The Battle Between Good and Evil
Looking at this picture (left), we see a child sheltering his sister from bombs in Syria. The picture is both…
Jesus Christ the Talent-Spotter
Hands up if you have ever watched ‘Britain’s got talent’ (BGT). As most of you will know, BGT looks for…
Zimbabwe and the Parable of the Talents
Over the last few days we have been watching a political dynasty, built up over 37 years, unravelling before us. …
‘Come and See’ Burrswood Celebrates Something New
If ever love, healing, forgiveness and reconciliation were needed in our world and in our lives, now is the time. …
Stogumber Music Festival – The Power of Song
This evening we celebrate church and community enjoying each other’s company, drawn together by the gift of music. Over these…
Easter Day 2017
'Alleluia! Christ is risen!' That great acclamation will be echoing around the world in countless languages as Christians celebrate the…
Ash Wednesday 2017
Reigniting Passion Not long after he began working for the Black and Decker, the new Chief Executive called a meeting of…
God for all People
Tonight, in Bethlehem in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Nativity, which Christians revere as the birth-place of Jesus,…
Farewell Sermon
Church and nation are entering the season of remembering. Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday when the country is drawn together…
Ordination of Priests 2015
New beginnings. New chapters. New possibilities. Great hope. This morning, this afternoon and tomorrow morning 24 people are being ordained…
Bishop Brian Castle 