It’s less than 24 hours since our worst fears were confirmed and public worship was suspended in all our churches. It has been a dizzying day of managing the questions and the many unknowns, and trying to come to terms with what it means to care for a parish without church. But of course churchContinue reading “Public worship is suspended”
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The Lord’s Prayer
During advent we had a clergy quiet day with the wonderful Jane Williams. One story that she told was of a fast growing underground church in China. She was in conversation with the leaders, and she asked them how they discipled the many people who were coming to faith. Did they have a particular course or programme ofContinue reading “The Lord’s Prayer”
Christmas 2019
In the beginning
Our new series starts tonight. Throughout this term we will be studying some of the most famous stories in the Bible, stories which have shaped our culture, and still have the power reshape our understand of ourselves and our world. We are haunted by Genesis – the Promised land, Forbidden fruit, The Garden of eden,Continue reading “In the beginning”
Summer 2019
Summer starts here at Church on the Corner. We’re choosing to take things a little more slowly, to enjoy the simple things. And we will be reflecting together on the lovely epistle to the Philippians.
Holy Week
Lent 2019
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, which is of course the start of Lent. As we said on Sunday, Lent is intended not to be a time of hardship, but instead an invitation to follow Jesus into the wilderness and find restoration for the soul. “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is yourContinue reading “Lent 2019”
Christmas Services 2018
We have some amazing event lined up for the festive season, from the big event of our beautiful Carol service, our Christmas meal, Carol singing at our local care home, Beer and Carols at our local pub and our creative advent project which will be revealed each day through advent. Further details below. Sunday DecemberContinue reading “Christmas Services 2018”
Advent project 2018
Our Advent project is now live. Click here to open a new door each day. Advent is a time of beginnings. It is the start of the church calendar, and a time for hoping and praying. It is the fast that enriches the feast of Christmas. Our annual advent project will begin in December, andContinue reading “Advent project 2018”
Navigating the Wilderness
Theology is not an academic exercise, it is about survival in a chaotic world. It is how we make sense of the brokenness and the beauty, how we discover who we truly are and what we are called to, and ultimately find our way home. This term at COTC we are doing practical theology, wrestlingContinue reading “Navigating the Wilderness”
Lifting the Lid
This term at COTC we’re going to be hosting a parish project called Lifting the Lid. It is a six-week Bible study course that focuses on our faith and mental health. We’re going to start with the Bible; seeking to gain a better Christian perspective on mental health. We’ll be looking at well-known Bible storiesContinue reading “Lifting the Lid”
Service of Shadows
You are invited to our Good Friday Service of Shadows starting at 7pm
Church weekend away 2018
We’re now taking bookings for our Church Retreat in May. It should be a wonderful weekend and an amazing opportunity to get to know people at church better, and to deepen your relationship with God. We will be staying in the Cathedral close at Salisbury, and our theme is going to be a gentle introductionContinue reading “Church weekend away 2018”
Lent
Our first car was a beautiful 1959 Morris Minor. It was a design icon, but it did have some drawbacks. It had none of the technology we now take for granted; certainly no aircon or airbags or ABS. It wasn’t exactly watertight and when it rained there was a regular drip from the ceiling light.Continue reading “Lent”
Christmas 2017
There is no lovelier time of the year. Our festivities start next week with our now legendary Beer and Carols, after the service at 8pm. Then the following week is our delightful Carol service. Arrive early to guarantee a seat. And once again this year we are supporting Angel Tree – an excellent charity whichContinue reading “Christmas 2017”
Advent Project 2017
One of our favourite traditions at Church on the Corner is our annual Advent Project, now in its eighth year, where we work together to create something a little bit magical to mark this Advent season of preparation and anticipation. Our theme this year is Wisdom. There are moments in life when you hear wordsContinue reading “Advent Project 2017”
Christmas 2017
We do love our Christmas at COTC, from our beautiful Carol service with choir and candles to our 9 course Christmas Meal, or our new tradition of Beer & Carols. We’re still finalising some of the details of our other Christmas programme for this year, but I thought I would get the main events up.Continue reading “Christmas 2017”
Autumn 2017 – Studies in 1 Samuel
Our sermons this Autumn will be on the book of 1 Samuel. It is the story of the rise of the greatest King of Israel, and is full of familiar tales. But there is much more going on than the slightly Sunday school feel that many of them have. It is God’s perspective on theContinue reading “Autumn 2017 – Studies in 1 Samuel”
Fruit of the Spirit
Our sermons this term have been on the lovely theme of the Fruit of the Spirit. We’ve really enjoyed exploring this theme, I’m struck that we spend so much time saying that Christianity isn’t about being good (and it isn’t) that we forget that God really does transform us little by little into something wonderful.Continue reading “Fruit of the Spirit”
Easter Services 2017
As well as our usual services we will hold our lovely service of Shadows at sunset (7.45pm) on Good Friday. This very simple moving recounting of the final hours of Jesus life in stillness and growing darkness is one of our most memorable events of the year. Be on time. And for the first timeContinue reading “Easter Services 2017”
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