The United Church Ashford Podcast

“You must be born again!” says Jesus - Dwight Harris puts the pieces together as we look at  John 3:1 – 17. The reading is read by Liz Talbot and Hugh Burnham leads and sings 394 (Singing the Faith) “Spirit of God unseen as the wind” and the song “Waymaker”.

This podcast this week is introduced by Alan Ewart-James. Stewart French is the reader and the reflection is given by Revd. Kevin Taylor. We are looking at Matt 11: 16 to 19 and 25 – 30. Kevin shows how salvation is not determined by intellect but by revelation from God. We sing I heard the voice of Jesus say and O Jesus I have promised; 248 and 553 in Singing the Faith.  

This week’s podcast, for the final Sunday of Bible Month, is introduced by Lisa. Jane reads from Philippians chapter 4 and Revd Gill Songer brings us our reflection for the week. Our songs are both performed by the National Methodist Virtual Choir during Covid lockdowns – ‘10,000 reasons’ and ‘In Christ alone’.

In this Bible Month Podcast, which considers the humility of Christ, the reflection is by Tom Lewis, and the reading, Philippians 2: 1 – 11, is by Paul Missin. Hugh Burnham brings the song “More like you, Jesus” (Singing the Faith 505) and we sing “Brother Sister Let Me Serve You” (StF 611).

Our reflection looks at chapter 2 of Paul and Timothy's letter to the Philippians as part of Bible Month, which focuses on Christian unity within worshipping communities. Hugh Burnham leads the reflection, which Richard reads from Philippians 2: 1–16. Songs include May the mind of Christ my Saviour and From The Breaking Of The Dawn.

This week’s podcast is “starring” (Phil 2:15) Ruth Bamford reading Philippians 1: 1 – 11, Gill Songer giving her reflection with Alan Ewart-James leading. The songs, from Singing the Faith, are 55 “Immortal Invisible” and 172 “Hills of the North, Rejoice”.

Today’s podcast for Trinity Sunday is introduced by Lisa, with Liz reading from John 16:12-15 and Revd Gill Songer providing our reflection for the week. Our hymns from Singing the Faith are 5 ‘Father in whom we live’, 45 ‘Everyday God’ and 681 ‘Community of Christ’.

Our reflection, by Revd. Gill Songer, Revd Gill looks at our differences, the variety of gifts we have and how they unite us in the Christian Church.  Stewart and Stage Two drama group joins as we reflect upon Acts 2 1 – 21.  Songs include “Colours of Day” and “I heard the voice of Jesus say”.

In today’s Podcast, Tom tells us about the “cozzie livs” and how Peter’s first letter encourages us to hope in Christ, even in difficult times. Jane Burnham reads the scripture and Hugh Burnham leads us in song and prayer. Siskin Green sing “Will your anchor hold” StF 645 and Hugh sings 626 "Even though I walk through the valley".