Monthly Archives: December 2018
Sermon: Christmas Day, 25 December 2018, St John the Divine
This year’s Christmas cards have brought the usual mix of images: snow scenes, stars, Bethlehem, robins, Santas, reindeer, Christmas trees, and Nativity scenes – that enchanting combination of the sacred and secular which makes up the modern Christmas. As usual, … Continue reading
Sermon: Midnight Mass, 24 December 2018, St John the Divine
Some years ago, the clock up in the spire of St. John’s was out of order – and therefore silent – for many months, until it was eventually repaired and we were able once more to hear the familiar sound … Continue reading
Sermon: Advent Sunday, 2 December 2018, St John the Divine
Readings Jeremiah 33.14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3.9-end; Luke 21.25-36 Preacher Revd Neil Summers If you like fairy tales, romance and magic, the chances are you would enjoy a musical by my favourite modern-day composer, Stephen Sondheim. ‘Into the Woods’ is … Continue reading