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…
Hands of Compassion School Zambia – 15th Anniversary
When I last visited Hands of Compassion School (HoC) in Ndola, Zambia, back in 2010, a bore-hole was being dug in order…
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Easter Day 2015
‘Alleluia! Christ is risen!’ That great acclamation will be echoing around the world today in countless languages as Christians celebrate…
Christmas Midnight Sermon 2014
One hundred years ago tonight saw something quite extraordinary happen. There was an unofficial Christmas truce along the front line…
St. Edmund’s Church Living Well, Dartford
It is great that half the congregation today was here ten years ago for the dedication of this new building. …
Singing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation and the Estonian Song Festival
‘The person who sings prays twice.’ These were the words of St. Augustine, the Bishop and church theologian who lived…
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Bishop Brian Castle 