Monthly Archives: February 2020

Ash Wednesday: Remember you are dust

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Ian Black

Coronavirus seems to be spreading further around the world, with more towns in Europe being isolated and schools nearby sending students home, some even closing to be deep cleaned. I have been struggling over the past few days with a … Continue reading →

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Hygiene at Holy Communion

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Ian Black

This morning I want to give over this sermon to explaining in more detail the instructions which have been issued by the Bishop concerning hygiene at Holy Communion. These involve a change in a practice which has been gathering pace … Continue reading →

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Living as citizens of heaven: making a difference and being seen to do so

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Ian Black

At the end of our gospel reading Jesus tells his hearers that unless their righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and pharisees they will not enter the Kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:13-20). This passage is part of the Sermon on … Continue reading →

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Peace, Prosperity & Friendship with all Nations: A 50p for Candlemas

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Ian Black

Have you received one of the new 50 pence pieces in your change yet? This is the coin that has been struck to commemorate our exiting the European Union at 11.00pm last Friday night. It contains the legend “peace, prosperity … Continue reading →

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