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† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer07 June 2026 WELCOME 1st Sunday after Trinity – 7th June What Christian values or virtues guide your life?Values shape what we believe and why we believe it. They act as our moral compass and help guide our goals and choices. Virtues are how we live those values out each day through our actions, such … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer31 May 2026 WELCOME Trinity Sunday 31st May 2026 Today is Trinity Sunday, love it or hate it, it’s that time of year when all preachers go “Oh no, the Trinity, how to explain the Trinity?” and we go through all these heresies about Jaffa Cakes, Marmalade, The Sun, Shamrock all kinds of things that … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer24 May 2026 WELCOME The Feast of Pentecost, May 2026 This week we have been celebrating Pentecost in our local care homes and it’s always a pleasure and a privilege to take services for them. Years ago, at the end of my curacy, I made a set of hats, just headbands really, out of foam, … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer17 May 2026 WELCOME 7th Sunday of Easter This year’s Thy Kingdom Come invites us to reflect more deeply on the presence of God through the gift of His Holy Spirit.God is with us not only in the great moments of life, but also in the ordinary days — in times of joy and sorrow, in hope … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer10 May 2026 WELCOME 6th Sunday of Easter Our youngest grandson has reached the ripe old age of nine months old. He’s at that stage where, if Mum goes out of sight for the briefest moment, he starts looking around and starts crying. He’ll follow her, crawling out of one room to another looking for … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer03 May 2026 WELCOME 5th Sunday of Easter Pews news from Barcelona.This week Andrew and I have had a few days away. We have visited Barcelona several times over the years but the last time we visited the Bascilica of Sagarda Familia was over 10 years ago. It is due to be finished this year in … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer26 April 2026 Orthodox icon WELCOME 4th Sunday of Easter I have always lived my life in or near towns, not in the middle of nowhere, and definitely not in the countryside surrounded by sheep, so the language of shepherds and sheep can feel a little alien! For those of us familiar with going to church, … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer19 April 2026 Who did you meet on the Easter journey this year? WELCOME 3rd Sunday of Easter On this third Sunday of the Easter season, we continue to celebrate the miracle of the resurrection. In dying for us, Jesus restores us to life. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Emmaus story illustrates many ways in which we … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer12 April 2026 Sion’s Kirke Copenhagen Altar by Poul Steffensen WELCOME 2nd Sunday of Easter Hours after his resurrection, Jesus stood amongst the disciples and gave them his peace. Today, Jesus brings us that peace. We must consider our response. First reading Acts 2.14a-22, 32, Peter addresses the crowds, explaining that death could not hold Jesus in its power. He … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer05 April 2026Easter Day WELCOME Easter Day 2026 May the transforming power of the resurrection sing, not just through our worship today but also through our bodies and souls; that we may be witness to Christ’s presence here amongst us. First reading Acts 10. 34-43, Peter challenges the prevailing culture by witnessing to the truth of … Read More