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Today, Jean reflects on the history and significance of harvest festivals. We end with the hymn, "We Plough The Fields And Scatter". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 15: 1-10 and reflects on the relevance of the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coins to the condition of spiritual lostness, followed by the hymn, "Lord of All Hopefulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today Martin encourages us to find some quiet time for ourselves. We end with the hymn,"Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 14: 21-33 and reflects on the need to commit to our true goals in life, followed by the hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful": CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791“

Today Father Ian reflects on the life of Pope Gregory the Great, and on Gregory's emphasis on service. We end with the hymn, "For All The Saints". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 14:1, 7-14 and reflects on Jesus's emphasis on generosity as a response to the weight of hostile eyes, followed by the hymn, 'All my hope on God is founded': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today Mike reflects on the film, "The Life Of Chuck". We end with the hymn, "Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads John 1: 45-51 and reflects on the transformation of Nathaniel (St Bartholomew) by Jesus's generous vision of him, followed by the hymn, 'For All the Saints': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Jean tells us she has just read the novel, "Kate and Emma", by Monica Dickens, and it made her reflect on poverty and its effects. We end with the hymn, "Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Hebrews 12: 1-4, and reflects on the collaborative nature of the Christian life, followed by the hymn, 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Martin reflects on what it means to be filled with God's love. We end with the hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 12: 32-40 and reflects on the life of faithHymn: 'Lord of All Hopefulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Father Ian reflects on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reflects on the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12: 16-21), followed by the hymn 'And Can It Be'Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Mike reflects on rain after drought. We end with the hymn, "O God Beyond All Praising". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Jean reflects on the Nicene Creed and its articulation of the doctrine of the Trinity, followed by the hymn 'Firmly I believe and truly' by John Henry NewmanHymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Martin reflects on prayer , followed by the hymn 'Father Hear the Prayer We Offer'Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Ben argues that to experience the freedom of being children of God we need to love without fear and to serve without needing recognition. We end with the hymn, "Lord You Give The Great Commission". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

What sort of a day are you having? Mike reflects on new days and how we might approach them. We end with the hymn, "Thou Whose Almighty Word". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Jean reflects on the life of John the Baptist, whose birth we celebrate on 24 June. We end with the hymn, "On Jordan's Bank The Baptist's Cry". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Martin reflects on the significance of the Communion service, celebrated tomorrow at the feast of Corpus Christi. We end with the hymn, "Break Thou The Bread Of Life". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today Rachel reflects on the significance of the Bible verses beginning, "The Lord bless you and keep you". We end with the hymn, "Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today Mike reflects on the teaching of Jesus about the choices we make in life. We end with the hymn, "Come Down O Love Divine". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Jean reminds us that it is Ascension Day tomorrow, and it also marks the 160th birthday of Holy Saviour Church. We end with the hymn, "Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Martin reflects on what it means for God to be with us always. We end with the hymn, "God Be In My Head". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​