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Evensong Lent 1
I tell you this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, for everyone that exalts himself shall be abased. Lent is a time for self-scrutiny and for reviewing how far we have fallen short. Both our Scripture lessons, one concerning Jonah and the message of repentance he relu… Read more
Sermon by David Martin on Sunday 17th February 2013
Cathedral Eucharist - 10 Feb 2013
‘Oh dear, oh dear,’ whispered Mrs Bonner loudly, ‘a very interesting sermon, but what a lot of talk about sin. I suppose it’s only to be expected at the beginning of Lent, but it’s all so miserable don’t you think?’ This quotation was correctly identified… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 10th February 2013
Candlemas Procession
The sight of snowdrops always lifts the spirit. Tiny, and apparently fragile, they bring a luminous quality to dark woodland floors and churchyards at a dark time of year. In the harshness of winter they bob as if they were flickering candles. And close up, the white of the petal is entirely unble… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 3rd February 2013
Mattins 3 Feb 2013
Some of you may be watching Howard Goodall’s “Story of Music”. For the professionals behind me, it’s all familiar territory. For me, it’s a reminder of all those things I learnt during GSCE music; it seeks to be informative, inspirational and accessible. Immersi… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 3rd February 2013
The Third Sunday of Epiphany
The miracle of water and wine: a miracle of transformation when least expected, a sign of abundance and generosity in the setting of hospitality, a revelation of glory in Jesus Christ. Cana is a model for, and type of, the church in its gift to the world. The time of Epiphany moves us on. Last we… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 20th January 2013
The Baptism of Christ
It’s a very unflattering photo. A little girl stands scowling into the camera; with a Cadbury cream egg in each hand. It must be Easter, because in 1979 eggs couldn’t be purchased all year round. The chocolate is perhaps a gift to encourage a smile. Or the only… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 13th January 2013
Mattins 6 Jan 2013
Piscine Patel re-fashions his name to overcome playground bullying. He identifies himself with the mathematical constant “Pi” – an irrational number, whose decimal representation never ends. The abbreviation to 3.14159 serves a practical purpose; the representative va… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 6th January 2013
Christmas Day
Christmas will be different for the families of the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown Connecticut – whether their children died in the massacre or escaped. Christmas will be different for the families of the teachers and school staff who were killed: Dawn Hochsprung; Ma… Read more
Sermon by Christopher Hill on Tuesday 25th December 2012
Mattins 23 Dec 2012
According to the BBC, one in ten people reportedly felt anxious about the approach of 21 December. In China there was panic-buying of candles; in Russia sales of tinned foods surged. The inhabitants of a village in the French Pyrenees were overwhelmed by reporters and spectators hoping to ca… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 23rd December 2012
Third Sunday of Advent
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath visited his people and redeemed them. A couple of weeks ago the list of the most popular boys and girls names was announced, with Harry and Amelia topping their respective sexes. And Old Testament names are up in the rankings, which is curiously… Read more
Sermon by on Sunday 16th December 2012
The Christian Journey - Advent 3 2012
‘A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way … the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.’ (Isaiah 35: 8, 10)… Read more
Sermon by Nicholas Thistlethwaite on Sunday 16th December 2012
Guildford School of Acting Carol Service
It is so good to be here tonight; and thank you Fr Andrew for welcoming us to your church. I am here in my capacity as Anglican chaplain to the University of Surrey and GSA. I had the privilege of being with you last year in this beautiful church, a church that over the years has been so woven int… Read more
Sermon by on Thursday 13th December 2012