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† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer06 September 2026 WELCOME Back to school Sunday 6th September This Sunday is Back to School Sunday. Our 10.30 Eucharist is a special one! Revd Rosie, in the selection of readings, her three talks between them, and in the associated songs, is referring to three feelings which might apply to children attending school for the first time … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer30 August 2026 WELCOME It’s that time of year when homes with families are getting ready for a new school year, or packing up for university or college. It’s new beginnings for some, a new haircut, as witnessed in our house and always new stationary. There must be a mountain of old lunch boxes and … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer23 August 2026 WELCOME Isaiah 51.1–6 looks back to Abraham and Sarah as examples of faith, reminding God’s people that God can bring fruitfulness, comfort, justice, and lasting salvation even out of barrenness and wilderness. Romans 12.1–8 shifts that into practical discipleship: because of God’s mercy, believers are called to offer themselves fully to God, be transformed … Read More

† St AndrewsProclaiming Christ in Clewer16 August 2026 A Cup of Water and a Rose (c. 1630) by Francisco de Zurbarán WELCOME This week I had a trip to the National Gallery to visit the Zurbarán exhibition. The light, the colour, and how he painted material in such depth, you had a sense that the paintings were real and not on … Read More

† 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