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† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer14 December 20253rd Sunday of Advent WELCOMEThird Sunday in Advent Today we think about those who speak and work on the basis of a firm foundation, instead of creating confusion and distracting others with false information. Glittering, attractive things can draw us in to falsehood and deception. So, we ask forgiveness for the times when … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer07 December 20252nd Sunday of Advent WELCOME Second Sunday in Advent A few days into December and yet again the time is flying by. It is so hard to take those moments to reflect and slow down. Some of us are using the Church of England’s Everyday Faith app to give us a moment of … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer30 November 2025Feast of St Andrews and Advent Sunday WELCOME Feast of St Andrews and Advent Sunday St Andrew’s feast day falls right on the cusp of Advent Sunday, and it is our custom here in Clewer to hold St Andrew in the morning and our Advent carol service in the evening. In the morning, … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer22 November 2025Christ the King WELCOME The last Sunday before Advent That means this is the last Sunday of the church year – start making your New Year’s resolutions now!This week is the last time we read from Luke’s Gospel. From next week, we move into a new year and Matthew takes centre stage.It is … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer16 November 20252nd before Advent  WELCOMEThe 2nd Sunday before Advent Today’s readings remind us that a life of faith is neither comfortable nor easy. The world is often full of turmoil and pain and we’re not immune to this. Everything is passing away but we can put our trust in the living God, the God who … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer09 November 2025Remembrance Sunday  WELCOMELast Sunday we celebrated All Saints, those people of faith who gave their life to Jesus and spent their lives telling others and loving their neighbour. At All Souls, on Sunday evening, we remembered our loved ones who have gone ahead of us to glory.  Remember November.Now this weekend is our … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer02 November 2025All Saints’ Day WELCOME Feast of All Saints’ Last weekend, the clocks went back, and now the darkness starts to creep in. There’s also a shift in the church calendar—from All Saints to Christ the King—as we enter Kingdom Season and the season of Remembrance. At school, we say, “Remember November.” So, we … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer12 October 2025The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Jesus heals the ten lepers WELCOME The 17th Sunday after Trinity  ‘your faith has made you well’ Luke 17.19 In the first reading 2 Kings 5.1-3, 7-15 Naaman has to learn humility in order to find healing. The second reading is the 2nd letter of Paul to Timothy 2 Timothy 2.8-15 and says God’s … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer05 October 2025Harvest Thanksgiving FestivalThe Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Winton House Harvest Display WELCOME Harvest Festival It’s that time of year again! This weekend we’ll be busy making teas, buying produce for the Food Share and Baby Bank, cleaning away the cobwebs, marvelling at a bright shiny conkers, and thinking about the heating or an extra … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer 28 September 2025The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity WELCOME The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity God knows each of us by name and cherishes us for all we are. As we come together we consider the importance of naming each other and understanding other peoples lives and circumstances.  Today’s readings – the first reading is Amos 6.1a, 4-7 the profit … Read More