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The Earth Is The Lord’s – From the Rectory
In the middle of March last year, I sat down to write the...

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....

Three Hundred and Definitely Not Out
Your Parish Community Site has just hit a fantastic Three...

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...