Draycote and Leam Valley Benefice

This Father’s Day, we explore the unsung faithfulness of one of Scripture’s quietest heroes—Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. In a world that celebrates loud leadership and big personalities, Joseph shows us the quiet power of mercy, obedience, and showing up.

It’s Pentecost — and we’re asking what the Church is really built on. Not bricks and stone, but the Spirit of God. Not old routines, but a rediscovered purpose. Starting in Genesis and ending in Acts, this talk weaves through creation, confusion, calling, and commissioning — with a little help from 1980s rock and a singer called Grace. If you’re feeling stuck, tired, or just wondering what it’s al...

After a family holiday full of chlorine-scented skin and last-minute dashes down the motorway, Phil reflects on the deep ache — and joy — of coming home. In this episode, he explores the beautiful promise of Ezekiel 36: a God who cleanses, restores, and brings his people home not because they’ve earned it, but because he’s faithful. Whether you're feeling far off or freshly baptised, this one's fo...

This Week we are exploring psalm 67 and wondering how a new espresso machine might help us to understand it

We often ask, “What will heaven be like?” Psalm 8 gives us a glimpse—not of clouds and harps, but of majesty, glory, and a world made right. But let’s be honest: the world doesn’t always feel that way now. In this sermon, Rev. Phil Price reflects on how the praise of heaven collides with the pain of earth, and how worship helps us hold both together. If you’ve ever longed for more—more meaning, mo...

Ever felt like life just won’t let up? In this episode, we explore the surprising kindness of a God who makes us rest—even when we don’t think we need it. Drawing from Psalm 23, we’ll unpack how true rest isn’t laziness or luxury—it’s grace. We’ll talk burnout, busyness, and why “comfort” might not always feel like a warm hug. If you’re exhausted, overcommitted, or just running on empty, this one’...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the quiet, earthy wisdom of early Celtic Christianity and ask what it might offer our rural communities today. Far from being nostalgic or overly romanticised, the Celtic tradition is deeply practical and rooted in the rhythms of creation, silence, stillness, and everyday life. We’ll explore: What the Celts meant by “thin places” How to find sacredness in...

This week we are thinking about those moments when everything is so overwhelming that you are tempted to run away and build yourself an ice castle to live in.

This week we are wondering what reel freedom looks like and where we might find it

What is on your Easter 'to do' list? Do you have an Easter 'not to do' list

On this Good Friday, we reflect on the dramatic journey of Jesus from the triumphant shouts of "Hosanna!" on Palm Sunday to the painful cry of "Crucify him!" five days later. In this thought-provoking sermon, Rev. Phil Price explores the fickle nature of human praise and the importance of a genuine relationship with Jesus—one that isn’t based on fleeting emotions or external ex...

What's the link between Psalm 126 and Bryan Adam's Summer of '69

We look at quite a weird Passage from Genesis and ask ourselves what on earth is going on here

What does Hugo 3 Jungle of Doom have to teach us about life with Jesus

Thinking about King Herod and Paperwork

Phil's sermon from our special Thanksgiving service for the completion of the building works at St Nicholas' Willoughby.

How do we really get to know Jesus? What is he like? How do we find out? What difference should it make?

What was Nathanial thinking about under the Fig tree before he met Jesus?

We're thinking about the Angel coming to visit Mary

Looking at John the Baptist and repentance

This week Barbara is thinking about Advent from the start of Marks Gospel

This week we think about Church and what it is and why is still good even if it isn't perfect

Phil explores 'Last Christmas' by 'wham' and asks whether it should be considered as a summary of Ezekiel 34

Phil looks at the book of Zephaniah and asks whether there is good news, even in these prophecies about judgement and doom. SPOILER - Yes

Our Sunday Sermon from 5th Nov 2023 looking at Matthew 24 and the end of the world