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† 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

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer29 March 2026Palm Sunday WELCOME Palm Sunday Today we mark a significant part of the events that lead us to the cross – Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Everyone had heard about the miracle of Lazarus, they believed and therefore followed and celebrated the messiah as he entered the city. A messiah who would change … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer22 March 20265th Sunday of Lent – Passiontide Fresco from the Church of St. Lazarus – Lazarus rising from the tombWELCOME 5th Sunday of Lent – Passiontide As we prepare to walk with Jesus through his passion, worship with hearts full of gratitude and trust. The first reading is Ezekiel 37.1-14, the Lord shows Ezekiel a … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer15 March 2026Mothering Sunday WELCOME Mothering Sunday 2026 The first reading is 1 Samuel 1.20-end, Hannah has been unable to conceive that she prayed for a Son, promising that she would dedicate him to God if her prayers were answered. The gospel reading is John 19.25-27, as he’s dying on the cross, Jesus makes provision for his … Read More