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Fruit of the Spirit

Posted on 26th June 2022 by Rector

This morning we hear from Paul as he writes to the Galatians (You can find the reading at the foot of the page) urging them to live lives enriched by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The concept is simple, … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on 8th June 2022 by Rector

For June – Pride month – rainbow ribbon is woven along our railings to show our support and solidarity for all those who count themselves among the LGBTIQ+ community. God is love and love is love.

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Ascension, the 40th Day

Posted on 25th May 2022 by Rector

Easter is a season of 50 days, the Ascension falls on the 40th of those days. The Ascension the Day Jesus left this earth in human form. Luke tells us that the disciples were then left were staring up, in … Continue reading →

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Christian Aid Week 2022

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Rector

This year Christian Aid week runs from 15th till 2nd May. If you haven’t received your new envelope for Christian Aid week, you return it yourself rather than waiting for someone to collect it. You can donate through the link … Continue reading →

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Easter 2022

Posted on 21st April 2022 by Rector
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On the 8th Day

Posted on 17th April 2022 by Rector

This installation art in the church garden is called On the 8th Day, was inspired by Carol Marples of Soul Mark Trust pieces for COP26 – 7 DAYS, link below. My thanks to Carol for agreeing to my rather cheeky … Continue reading →

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2022 Paschal Candle

Posted on 17th April 2022 by Rector

The transfer for our Paschal Candle this year was designed and created by *S*. It has the traditional elements with her own artistic twist on them. Including the addition of a butterfly in the colours of the Ukrainian flag so … Continue reading →

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Bishop’s Easter Message

Posted on 16th April 2022 by Rector

In the Japanese Shinto religious tradition, if an earthenware pot used for religious observance is broken, that pot must be restored. The pieces are taken and put back together, but into the adhesive is introduced an amount of gold to … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Love, Mary’s Hair

Posted on 3rd April 2022 by Rector

On Lent 5 the Gospel reading was of Jesus revisiting the home of Lazarus, newly called out from death’s tomb, Martha and Mary. While on this occasion we don’t know what Martha was up to. (Was she busy making the … Continue reading →

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Holy Week Services

Posted on 3rd April 2022 by Rector

At St Paul & St John’s – Springwells Ave, Airdrie There will be no Wednesday Eucharist. Maundy Thursday 7pm – Sung Eucharist with stripping of the altar and The Watch Good Friday 2pm – The Final Hour – A quiet … Continue reading →

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