Service of the Word - Sunday 27 September 2020

Readings, reflection and prayer for the 16th Sunday after Trinity.

Jesus tells the story of two sons called to work in their father’s vineyard.

I ask the question , “What is a right answer?”

Pray for Phil...

Phil Carter - long-serving Reader at St. John's Church, Castleside - is to be ordained Deacon this Sunday 27 September in Durham Cathedral. Please pray for him - and for all who are to be ordained Deacon and Priest in the coming days. The ordinations have been delayed by the Coronavirus lockdown, but new ministries have been begun and continued during this time. Pray too for Jean, Phil's wife, and for her continuing ministry as Authorised Pastoral Assistant as well as Churchwarden.

Phil's ordination is at 10am and will be live-streamed and uploaded on the Durham Cathedral Facebook page.

Online service for 20 September 2020 - the 15th Sunday after Trinity

The Revd. Martin Jackson leads prayer, readings and reflection on the parable of the labourers in the vineyard. Does envy hold us back? Can we recognise God’s generosity which goes beyond our notions of fairness?

Online service for the 14th Sunday after Trinity - 13th September 2020

The Revd. Martin Jackson leads prayer, readings and reflection.

Why do people judge others? How many times should we forgive?

Service of the Word for the 13th Sunday after Trinity - 6th September 2020

The Revd. Martin Jackson leads prayer, readings and reflection for the 13th Sunday after Trinity. Jesus’ call to love one another and the promise of his presence amongst us.