St Mary’s Church News
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A Time to Remember
As part of the global prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come,...
From the Rectory – Ascension
I know it’s a little early but I have been thinking about...
Ascension Day Service at St Mary’s
Ascension day is Thursday 13th May. There will be two...
From the Rectory – Be Still and Know that I am God
The first thing that struck me when I awoke was the...
St Mary’s Church Annual Report
The Annual Report for St Mary's Church is now available...
From the Rectory: Who Is My Neighbour? (Lk 10:29)
St Francis made his home with us a few years...
I am the Good Shepherd – From the Rectory
‘It’s getting noisy round here’ I thought. It was a...
From The Rectory – Be of Good Courage
It’s breakfast time. Our day is just beginning and...
His Royal Highness Prince Philip
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness...
From the Rectory – Seeing Can Be Deceptive
It’s late morning and, as I look out of my window over the...
Happy Easter from St Mary’s Coddenham
The congregation at St Mary's wish you a happy and...
From the Rectory – 3 Days
The Cross, the Day After, the Empty Tomb [Suggest you read...
From the Rectory – The Future is ……….Bright
The future’s Orange, or so a mobile phone company once...
Abide With Me – From the Rectory
‘Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through...
Support the First National Day of Reflection 23rd March 2021
The first National Day of Reflection organised by...
From The Rectory – Light at the End of the Tunnel
The trains have long gone, the smoke cleared, the track...
From The Rectory – Spring is Coming
Spring is coming. The sun shines brightly in a blue sky....
Pray Alone – From The Rectory
The Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness. He was in the...
From the Rectory – Lent 1 – ‘To dust you shall return’
‘Out of the ground you were taken; you are dust, and to...
Winter Beauty – From the Rectory
How quickly the scene changes. A few moments ago, the sky...
From The Rectory – “They also serve who only stand and wait” (John Milton, Sonnet 19)
This is a strange moment. Christmas is past, Lent is yet...
Temporary Changes to Church Opening Times
To allow for cleaning between funeral sevices St Mary's...
From the Rectory
Simeon said to Mary, ‘This child is set for the fall and...
Word of Purpose – From the Rectory
‘.. my word that goes out from my mouth; shall not return...