I want to start this message with passage of Scripture that resonates with so much that our parish does by way of mission. Jesus said, ‘...

The coming week will be Sophie Carnaby-Denyer’s last week with us as Parish Mission Enabler. She started her three year-contract on 1...

I’m writing this week’s message on the 15th of August, the major festival of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the contemporary Church of...

There’s nothing quite like coming home! For those who don’t know, I’m an Ashford boy and have lived here for most of my life, heading off...

Last week, along with ten other people from across our parish I attended a two-day conference in Sea Salter. It was organized by the...

Last Saturday, 6th July, over 30 of us from across all the churches of our Parish joined together for our annual Parish Mini Conference,...

It’s good to be back. I had a wonderful three months on sabbatical leave, but it’s now come to an end – in time to be here for Steven...

This Sunday is an Ember day: a time-honoured tradition that on certain days of the year - particularly on the Wednesdays, Fridays and...

Since Ignite began in our parish, it has had a variety of different formats, several leaders, and has met in a few locations. All of...

When you read this, GCSE and ‘A’ level students exams will be well underway. Hoping against hope that they’ll make the grade and earn...

In this Sunday’s bible readings we hear the good news message that ‘Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.’ (Mark...

We all love a good story! A gripping introduction, a compelling plot that develops with great momentum, convincing character development,...

It's Pentecost, and our Common Worship introduction to this special Principal Feast describes it as follows: 'Pentecost (from the Greek...

Bishop Rose, in her YouTube clip entitled ‘Three Bold Outcomes for our diocese at Easter’, encouraged all churches in Canterbury Diocese...

Ascension to Pentecost Friday 10th May – Sunday 19th May Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites...

It's all about sheep this week, and the lamb: Biblical metaphors and images of such breadth and power. Of course to us lambs mean...

In communities across the UK, many children face obstacles that hinder their educational journey, leaving families feeling overwhelmed...

As you read this I am in Nashville, Tennessee visiting friends. I met Cheryl and her husband, Chris, 26 years ago when they hosted me as...

I wonder what that means for us today and why it matters. I don’t think we can understand what Easter Sunday really means, if we separate...

It’s been really encouraging to hear about this year’s Lent Course happening across the parish. I’ve very much enjoyed leading a group at...