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As we look towards Holy Week, Father Ian tells the story of the trial of God. We end with the hymn, "And Can It Be?". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Mike reflects on the Annunciation, when Mary learns that she is to become the mother of Jesus. We end with the hymn, "Tell Out My Soul". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Celebrating Mothering Sunday, Jean reflects on mothers we read about in the Bible. We end with the hymn, "For Mary, Mother Of Our Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Inspired by an episode of "Call The Midwife", Martin reflects on the importance of love. We end with the anthem, "God So Loved The World", set by John Stainer. Anthem: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Father Ian talks about Lent, and reflects on the real purpose of penance. We end with the hymn, "Jesu, Lover Of My Soul". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Mike marks Ash Wednesday by considering how we can use Lent to make a difference. We end with the hymn, "Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Today, Jean describes the consecration of the new Bishop of Hertford. We end with the hymn, "O Jesus, I Have Promised". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today Martin reflects on the Creation of the World. We end with the hymn, "O Lord My God, When I In Awesome Wonder". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Today, Father Ian reflects on baptism and Christ's command to shine as a light in the world. We end with the hymn, "In Our Darkness Light Has Shone". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Mike celebrates the birth of his grandson, and the wonder of creation. We end with the hymn, "O Thou Who Camest From Above".  Hymn: CC from the Church of England  CCLI #1025791​​

Today Jean celebrates the life of Amy Carmichael, the Christian missionary who founded the Dohnavur Fellowship in India. We end with the hymn, "In Christ There Is No East Or West". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Today, Martin tells us of his hope for the New Year. We end with the hymn, "Lord For The Years". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reflects on the significance of the Epiphany, that Jesus' message is to all people. We end with the hymn, "As With Gladness Men Of Old". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Today is Holy Innocents Day, and Mike reflects on the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. We end with the hymn, "Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Jean reads a seasonal poem, "The Innkeeper's Wife", from the collection, "The Witnesses", by Clive Sansom. We end with the hymn, "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

With a seasonal flavour, Martin reflects on snow. We end with the hymn, "In The Bleak Midwinter".  Hymn: CC from the Church of England  CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Father Ian considers the Advent theme of hope. We end with the hymn, "All My Hope On God Is Founded".  Hymn: CC from the Church of England  CCLI #1025791​​

Mike reflects on the life of St Andrew, who is commemorated today. We end with the hymn, "Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult". Hymn: CC from the Church of England  CCLI #1025791​​

Jean reflects on the meaning of Advent, and tells us about the origins of the well-known Advent hymn, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Martin reflects on the meaning of holiness

Father Ian considers Remembrance Sunday and reflects on its contemporary significance. We end with the hymn, "Oh God Our Help In Ages Past". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Today is All Souls Day, and Mike reflects on the hymn, "For All The Saints", with a personal anecdote.  Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today Jean reflects on the life of King Alfred the Great. We end with the hymn, "All My Hope On God Is Founded". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​   

Brian reflects on the history of immigrants of Asian and African origins and mentions a forthcoming exhibition at Holy Saviour Church. We end with the hymn, "When I Needed A Neighbour". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reflects on harvest festivals and on our relationship with the earth. We end with the hymn, "We Plough The Fields And Scatter". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​