Service of the Word for the 9th Sunday after Trinity - 9 August 2020

Readings, reflection and prayer for the 9th Sunday after Trinity, 9th August 2020 - with the Revd. Martin Jackson. The disciples battle against the strength of a storm, but Jesus comes to them to meet them in their need.

Feast of the Transfiguration

Reading, reflection and prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - and having a Quiet Day in your own back garden

St. John Vianney

A reflection on the life of St. John Vianney, whose Feast Day it is - a real inspiration to me as a parish priest, though his culinary gifts were even fewer than mine (he lived largely on a diet of potatoes, which he'd cook just once a week to save time in the kitchen).

Here's his kitchen after refurbishment...

Liturgy of the Word for the 8th Sunday after Trinity

Readings, reflection and prayer for the 8th Sunday after Trinity, 2nd August - with the Revd. Martin Jackson

Sunday Service of the Word - 26 July 2020

Readings, reflection and prayer for the 7th Sunday after Trinity - with the Revd. Martin Jackson

Get ready for Sunday

St. Cuthbert's (10.30am) and St. John's (9am) are again able to open for the Parish Eucharist. The usual service but with necessary changes in procedure. We seek to worship God and to stay safe. This will require patience as well as social distance and hand sanitising - and as of this week the Church of England is giving strong advice in favour of face coverings; they're not legally required but much encouraged. We'll also be online. And here's the notice sheet with readings.

 

Night Prayer from St. Cuthbert’s Church, Shotley Bridge

Night Prayer - use this any day at the end of the day. Words of the service can be found in the Church of England’s Daily Prayer and Time to Pray apps. Or simply join in with your ears and hearts.