The Church of Christ the Cornerstone

Baptist Union / Church of England / Methodist Church / Roman Catholic Church / United Reformed Church

Author: Robin.Kyd

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week 12 July 2026

Story-telling God,
fill our hearts with your words that set us free to play in the kingdom of peace.
Help us to let go of our focus on ourselves, so we may reach out to share with others.
And send us out to live your words.
Amen

Reflections

Sermon for Sunday, 5 July 2026 – 6th after Pentecost

Appointment of Anglican Minister to Christ the Cornerstone On behalf of Bishop Dave, the Diocese of Oxford and all those involved in the recent appointment process, I am very glad to be able to tell you that, following a rigorous interview day, the Bishop has offered the Anglican Incumbency of the Parish of Christ the Cornerstone,...

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week 5 July 2026

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry, they may serve you in holiness and truth, to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week 28 June 2026

God of truth and peace, you call us to welcome Christ in the stranger, the prophet, and the little one:
open our hearts to hear your word, make us generous in simple acts of love,
and teach us to seek the peace that comes from you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Reflections

Sermon for Sunday, 21 June 2026 Fathers’ Day

Joshua 1: 1–10, John 10: 7–11 By Revd George Mwaura Today’s readings invite us into a journey – a journey from slavery to promise, from wandering to settling, from survival to abundance. And as we celebrate Father’s Day, it is fitting that we reflect on the heart of God as our Father. A Father who does...

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week 21June 2026

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ came that we might have life in all its fullness:
grant us courage like Joshua, faith to follow your leading,
and confidence in your unfailing presence.
Keep us steadfast in your Word and faithful in your service,
that we may enter ever more deeply into the abundant life Christ offers;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Reflections

Poem: Hope Before Us

At Christ the Cornerstone we stand, Upon the Rock of God’s own hand; Through years gone by and days to come, His faithfulness will lead us on. We look ahead with hope and prayer, Trusting God’s Spirit’s loving care, As we seek one whom He will call To walk beside and serve us all. A faithful...

Reflections

Sermon for Sunday, 14 June 2026

Genesis 18: 1–15, Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 8 By Grace Hunting LLM Have you ever waited so long for something that you stopped believing it would ever happen? Perhaps it was a prayer that seemed unanswered, a dream that never materialised, a healing that never came, or a promise that appeared impossible. You know what...

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week 14 June 2026

Lord God, whose compassion reaches the weary and whose promises never fail,
go with us into the week before us.
Strengthen us when we are tired, encourage us when we are uncertain,
and guide us when we seek your will.
Make us attentive to those in need, faithful in prayer, generous in service, and courageous in witness.
May we be labourers in your harvest, bringing hope, healing, and peace through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Reflections

Sermon for World Environment Sunday, 7 June 2026

Psalm 65:4–13, Matthew 6: 25–34 By Revd George Mwaura In our reading this morning, the psalmist praises the Creator whose generosity sustains the earth – listen: ‘The river of God is full of water. The pastures of the wilderness overflow. The valleys deck themselves with grain.’ Creation in this psalm is not silent. It sings. It...