Diocese of Oxford

Worship Together First Sunday Service

A new song to sing

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Colossians from the all-age International Children’s Bible translation. Colossians 3:12-17  God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to others; be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.  Do not be angry with each other, but forgive…

You matter; you are important; you are loved

Gospel               Mark 10:13-16 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark  All    Glory to you, O Lord.      People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come…

A God of surprises

Gospel Matthew 14.13–21 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All Glory to you, O Lord. Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went…

Flags, faith and following Jesus

With thanks to Oliver Trinder and apologies that the first part of the sermon is missing due to technical issues Reading          Psalm 20: 1-5.  The Lord answer you in the day of trouble!    The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary,    and give you support from Zion. May…

Candlemas: light is given to accompany us

Andrea was joined by Maurice, Mary and Sue (Simeon, Anna and Mary) Gospel                 Luke 2.22–40 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke All    Glory to you, O Lord.   When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him…

Remember to look up; look for the light

Some notes pertaining to Ruth’s talk Everyday Faith App, provided by the Church of England, is free to download Threads Through the Bible – this spectacular exhibition is coming to Bath from Jan 28th– March 1st, one of the largest textile artworks ever created by a single artist.   Reading for Morning service        John 1. 1–9…