21st September 2014 - Evensong When I can find the time I enjoy reading novels and also watching films of all different genres. But I confess that I – like many others – prefer the ending to be happy or at the very least neatly tied up so I can either close my book or switch off the television satisfied – as though I can draw a metaphorical line under the story and move on. … [Read more...] about The Grief of the Rich Young Man – Rev’d Kate Toogood
The seed of the gospel – Rev’d Nick Brown
St Bartholomew, Apostle 24th August 2014 Eucharist with hymns in The Parish Church of St James, Louth Today we remember one of Jesus’ closest followers – known to us as Bartholomew, but quite possibly known to his friends as Nathanael. If we turn to the Gospels then we … [Read more...] about The seed of the gospel – Rev’d Nick Brown
Called and sent – Rev’d Nick Brown
7th Sunday after Trinity 3rd August 2014 Evensong with hymns in The Parish Church of St. James, Louth Picture of the early Church in Antioch: Worship, fasting and praying, laying hands and sending off Journey, seeking out the centres of Jewish community Meet … [Read more...] about Called and sent – Rev’d Nick Brown
Called to Love – Rev’d Nick Brown
10th Sunday after Trinity 24th August 2014 Evensong with hymns in The Parish Church of St. James, Louth In the news this week have been reports of comments made by Richard Dawkins about the moral and ethical dilemma of people who, during pregnancy, discover that they are … [Read more...] about Called to Love – Rev’d Nick Brown
Putting others before ourselves – Rev’d Nick Brown
3rd Sunday after Trinity 6th July 2014 Civic Service in The Parish Church of St. James, Louth Like all towns, Louth has, from time to time, issues that need to be discussed and dealt with that have a potential for dispute and division. In this it is no … [Read more...] about Putting others before ourselves – Rev’d Nick Brown
Knowing the Unknowable – Rev’d Nick Brown
5th Sunday after Easter 18th May 2014 Sung Eucharist in The Parish Church of St. James, Louth This morning’s Gospel reading – something of the unknowability of God. The fact that the full depth of the reality of the God who creates and sustains all that is, is beyond our … [Read more...] about Knowing the Unknowable – Rev’d Nick Brown
Trust and Obey – Rev’d Kate Toogood
31st August I want to begin by telling two brief stories – both true – and both highlighting aspects of the journey of faith of those involved. Firstly- Dr. Rebekka Zakaria, Eti Pangesti and Ratna Bangun are three Indonesian woman who were sentenced to three years in prison after their conviction of “attempting to coerce children to change their religion” under the … [Read more...] about Trust and Obey – Rev’d Kate Toogood
The life and work of St Aidan; an example and a challenge – Rev’d Kate Toogood
31st August - Evensong I have a particular book that I love – and it's a book which I look at most days, and in particular when I am preparing to preach or lead a service. You may be assuming that I am talking about the Bible – which is of course a book which I love and you'll be relieved to hear I read frequently – but this a different book which I am talking about...... … [Read more...] about The life and work of St Aidan; an example and a challenge – Rev’d Kate Toogood
Sermons – Archive 2012 & 2013
Zacchaeus up the sycamore tree Click here to read this sermon by Steve Johnson Harvest Festival Click here to read this sermon by Steve Johnson Saying Thank you Click here to read this sermon by Steve Johnson Extract sermon by Robert Mansfield 1st September 2013 - The Seven Marks of a Healthy Church Mark 5: Click here to read this sermon by Steve Johnson 25th August … [Read more...] about Sermons – Archive 2012 & 2013
A small offering can be shared in abundance – Rev’d Kate Toogood
Sunday 3rd August I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with a film called 'The Miracle Maker' – it's an animated film and about the life and ministry of Jesus which I first came across at my children's old school. It was actually the title of the film that made it stand out to me as something memorable and it made me think - this is exactly how many people would describe … [Read more...] about A small offering can be shared in abundance – Rev’d Kate Toogood