Widcombe Parish, Bath

Reflections on Pilgrimage – ‘Follow me and go’ Mary Udale-Smith completes our series on Pilgrimage. She challenges us to think about how we respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him, and asks us to reflect on this response. Readings: Matthew 4: 19-22 & Matthew 28:17-20

Reflections on Pilgrimage – “Pilgrim or Tourist?” Andrew Udale-Smith continues our series on Pilgrimage. He challenges us to think about how we are living our lives.. are we walking our paths as pilgrims, or just tourists in this world? Readings: Luke 4:1-14

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings and David. Readings: Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-end Matthew 14: 13-21

Reflections on Pilgrimage – “A heart set on pilgrimage” Revd Tim Buckley continues our new series on Pilgrimage. He shares some of his reflections on pilgrimage, of his time away and what he has learnt. Readings: Psalm 84

Reflections on Pilgrimage - "This is the way" Revd Tim Buckley returns from sabbatical and kicks off our new series on Pilgrimage. He shares some of his reflections on pilgrimage, of his time away and what he has learnt. Reading: Micah 6:8 & Jeremiah 6:16

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings. Readings: 1 Kings 3:5-12 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings. Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Mark 8:1-10

Part of our one-off series of services in August, Revd Nigel Rawlinson spoke on the meeting between Jesus and the Canaanite woman and called for unity, compassion and prayer to characterise the church. Readings: Romans 11:1-2a, Matthew 15:10-28.

The final sermon in our Kingdom of Heaven series, Matthew 25:1-13 - The Wise and Foolish Virgins. Preacher - Ian Sharp

The eighth part in our Kingdom of Heaven series. This week Barney Wardale asks what Jesus means when he says we should be like children. Matthew 18:1-14

Matthew 16:13-28 - The sign of the kingdom of heaven, with Lynette Teagle preaching, 16 July 2023

Mary Udale-Smith preaches on this week’s Lectionary Readings and the parable of the wheat and the weeds. Readings: Genesis 28:10-19a Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings where Nicodemus comes to Jesus. Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a John 3:1-17

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings. Thomas reassures himself and Jesus gives his peace to the frightened disciples. Jesus; our hope of new life, our portion, our inheritance. Readings: Psalm 16 John 20: 19 to end

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings and the abundance of God's love. Readings: Isaiah 55: 10-13 Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

The Task.. of the Kingdom of Heaven The fifth part in our Kingdom of Heaven series. This week Peter Teagle looks at the task Jesus has set us, and the challenge we should strive to complete. Reading: Matthew 10:1-31

Tim Buckley speaks at St Thomas à Becket on Easter Sunday. Readings: Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18

The first session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. Tim Buckley kicks us off, looking at the church of Ephesus. RETURN – Ephesus “First Love” Readings: Revelation 2:1-7

The second session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. This week Paul Wakely looks at the church of Smyrna. REMEMBER – Smyrna “Gods faithfulness” Readings: Revelation 2:8-11

The third session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. This week Tim Buckley looks at the church of Pergamum. REFUSE – Pergamum "to compromise" Readings: Revelation 2:12-17

The fourth session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. This week Tim Buckley looks at the church of Philadelphia. RESIST – Thyatira “The Enemy” Readings: Revelation 2:18-29

The fifth session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. This week Tim Buckley looks at the church of Sardis. REVEILLE! – Sardis Wake Up! Readings: Revelation 3:1-6

The sixth session of our seven part series in the book of Revelations. This week Tim Buckley looks at the church of Philadelphia. RECEIVE – Philadelphia “Keys of the Kingdom” Readings: Revelation 3:7-13

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings and the challenges they pose us... A new heart, a new Spirit... I will be your God Readings: Ezekiel 36:24-28 John 17:1-11

The reflection on St Thomas a Becket was delivered by Tony Coverdale as part of the St Thomas a Becket weekend celebrations in June 2023. The talk reflects of the life of St Thomas a Becket, his relationship with King Henry and the events that lead to his murder in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Although the events took place over 850 years ago, those events still have meaning today causing us to t...