Pew leaflets
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Church Inclusive: Second Sunday After the Epiphany 16 January 2022
Dear Franciscans Once again the church, or is it God in some people’s minds, was brought into disrepute this week as we read and heard of a pastor whose bill…
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Church Inclusive: The Season Of Christmas December 2021
Dear Franciscans I wonder how many of us realise just how organically, tangibly real the HOPE of Christmas is and that each of us is living proof of it every…
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Church Inclusive: Third Sunday of Advent: 12 December 2021
Dear Franciscans It is an exciting time for our community as we anticipate celebrating Michelle’s institution on Sunday. Bishop Steve is looking forward to joining us and sharing with us…
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Church Inclusive: Second Sunday of Advent: 5 December 2021
Dear Franciscans Joy and sorrow live side by side this week. As we come to Jesus, we give thanks for Michelle joining our community but we are also saddened by the…
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Church Inclusive: First Sunday of Advent: 28 November 2021
Dear Franciscans The well known spiritual writer and priest Henri Nouwen said about Advent anticipation, “Waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about…
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Church Inclusive: Christ The King: 21 November 2021
Dear Franciscans This Sunday sees many riders and their bicycles gathering and enjoying greater freedom in our city. This is wonderful and we pray for their safety and this initiative which comes…
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Church Inclusive: Twenty Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, 14 November 2021
Dear Franciscans On this Remembrance Sunday, it is hard not to reflect on the futility and tragedy of war. Without exception we have all been affected by the impact of…
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Church Inclusive: Twenty Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, 7 November 2021
Hello to you all, We welcome Rev Prof Maria Frahm Arp to share with us on Sunday. We see Maria each week on YouTube as she reflects with us, but…
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Church Inclusive: Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost, 31 October 2021-Celebrating St Francis)
Dear Franciscans As we come to the end of this month in which we have celebrated the life and ministry of St Francis, I hope you know how God calls…
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Church Inclusive: Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost, 24 October 2021-Celebrating St Francis)
Dear Franciscans St Francis encourages a way of seeing that notices and attends to the wonder of God’s creation and the call on each of our lives to love and live this. …