Author: Robin.Kyd
Words and Music for Good Friday
Choral Prelude for Good Friday: O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sunde gross by J.S. Bach; Sermon by Revd Wendy Carey; Psalm for Good Friday: Psalm 51 Miserere mei Deus, sung by the Choir of the Church of Christ the Cornerstone
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Stations of the Cross
A virtual service for Good Friday, 10 April 2020
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The Last Seven Words of Jesus
The Last Seven Words of Jesus has been widely used since the sixteenth century as a spiritual tool for prayer, meditation and above all self-examination. …
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Holy Week message from Revd Canon Helen Cameron, Chair of Northampton Methodist District
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Reflection for Maundy Thursday 2020
Picture for a moment the scene is the upper room: Jesus and his twelve close followers are gathered for the last time. Only two of them know that fact. The meal begins. Small talk flows, but then the volume and intensity of feelings rise. John tells us that a dispute broke out among the disciples. Who is the greatest disciple? they asked. All claimed to be the greatest. Each extolled their virtues. Each, except one.
Slowly and silently Jesus stands to his feet. …
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Prayer for Maundy Thursday, 9 April 2020
Most merciful God, we your Church confess that often our spirit has not been that of Christ.
Where we have failed to love one another as he loves us,
where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lips and then betrayed, deserted, or denied him;
we humbly ask you to forgive us.
And by your Spirit make us faithful especially during these very trying times;
through his overcoming name we pray.
Amen
Bonhoeffer Anniversary
Today (Thursday, 9 April 2020) we mark the anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I first heard of him in 1962…. His writings took me on journeys that I would not have dreamed about. He was a man who found ways of living purposefully without the need of perpetual reassurance and comfort. Through his writings...
Sermon for Palm Sunday, 5 April 2020
by Revd George Mwaura Based on Isaiah 50: 4–9a and Mathew 21: 1–11 While reflecting on the passages before us and the message that I want share with you, in light of the ongoing pandemic, I have been very careful not to trivialize the pandemic, at the same time not allowing it to take control of...
Prayer of the Week Palm Sunday 5 April 2020
Healing God, as we prepare to worship you in our own homes,
we raise our palms and branches and shout together:
Hosanna to the Son of David!
We draw close to you humbly on this day that caused disturbance and disruption
just like our Lord who came to set us free and to change things for ever.
We too shout with joy: Hosanna to the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna to the King who will surely save us!
Amen
Reflection for Passion Sunday, 29 March 2020
by Revd Tim Norwood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2AVvaMQ2s&feature=youtu.be
Evening Service for Passion Sunday
A virtual service for Sunday, 29 March (Passion Sunday). Click on the heading to see the full service.
