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† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer09 August 2026 WELCOME Last week, we reflected on the feeding of the 5,000 through the lens of grief. Jesus had just heard of the evil actions of Herod and the beheading of John the Baptist. He needed time away to process what had happened, but the crowds followed him, hungry for more. Even in … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer02 August 2026 WELCOME Welcome Sunday 2nd August This week has been a busy one, we are all still struggling with the heat, people are coming and going on holiday, and it feels like Europe is on fire!We are told as parish priests that summer can be a time to slow down, have a break, … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer26 July 2026 WELCOME Sunday 26th July I wonder if you ever watched the TV programme The Detectorists. It’s about a group of people who are passionate about metal detecting and searching for hidden treasure. Each week at their club they gather around a “finds table” to admire the latest discoveries. It’s more than just … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer19 July 2026 WELCOME Another story about the challenges of the rectory vegetable patch. I’m not a very patient gardener, and my husband is always saying that weeds are simply plants growing in the wrong place. My vegetable patch is a constant challenge because I don’t tend it as often as I should. Last week … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer12 July 2026 WELCOME Welcome Trinity 6  As you know my husband is a gardener but the vegetable patch falls to my responsibility.Due to being home more this year I was able to get ahead of the game with my seed planting. Seeds sorted, the right compost, small pots to receive the seeds. A whole … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer05 July 2026 WELCOME Welcome Trinity 5  This week has been all about trying new things and stepping outside our comfort zones. As the Children’s and Families Team, we spent time on training focused on outdoor learning and emotional wellbeing at Gabriels. For many children, spending time outdoors, getting muddy and exploring nature doesn’t come … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer28 June 2026 WELCOME  Trinity 4 “Faithfulness in the Small Things” I’m sure the heat this week has challenged all of us! It’s at times like these that we check up on our neighbours, offer a cool drink and try our hardest to not let the heat get to our interactions, speaking and our listening. We … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer21 June 2026 WELCOME 3rd Sunday after Trinity  Many of us have hobbies that help us notice the world around us. For me, birdwatching has become one of those interests. It has helped me pay attention to the beauty and variety of God’s creation, from the song of a wren to the small, familiar sparrow. … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer14 June 2026 WELCOME 2nd Sunday after Trinity – 14th June Do you read a newspaper? And if you do, is it delivered to your home, or do you go to the shop to collect it? Do you watch the news on the television and have a particular bulletin that you watch, such as the … Read More

† 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