... and alight at the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand will lead me.
The Archbishop of Canterbury says the economic crisis has been driven by impatience.
The Church has to look like a gift, said the Archbishop of Canterbury in a sermon on Sunday, 27 July. It has to look like a solace where people don't seem to be alone or trapped, anxious and fearful: a place where people seem to live in a larger more joyous and hopeful atmosphere, and where they are treasured and nourished as precious images of GOD.
David Jeans: As a church we should be seeking the Kingdom of God and his justice rather than giving priority to our finances. Then our finances will take care of themselves.
Receiving a gift is a lovely experience, regardless of what we discover the contents to be, because it conveys the message that someone has gone out of their way to remember us.
There are a variety of liturgical options for Christmas Day and most of us are using patterns that have been well tried and tested over the years. I’m just going to offer a couple of Collects here for those who might like a little something extra …