A Christmas Carol for today Tune: Cranham – original words: Christina Rossetti Photo by Carol Kreis, USA In this bleak pandemic, lonely and afraid City streets are empty, gatherings delayed Snow has fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, Oh this bleak pandemic, how long will it stay? Once there was a stable, in a […]
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For lives cut short, no time or space to grieve; for saints and servants you have now received; for all who still bear witness and believe: O Love, have mercy. O Love, have mercy. For those oppressed and trampled by the state; for systems built by centuries of hate; for justice now — no longer […]
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A new copyright-free song and video from poet Lucy Berry. A song written in Covid-19 lockdown offering comfort for times of trouble. Piano music and guitar chords for down-load: ‘Lean on me’ music Click here for the video and soundtrack, ready to use for on-line worship. And God said: “Lean On Me” 1. It seems […]
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Tune: Nettleton 8787D — John Wyeth, Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813 We are gathered in the Spirit though our bodies are apart, Filled with joy and touched with wonder, separate hands but mingled hearts Giving thanks and singing praises for the love that calls us on. From our many different places we are […]
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Inspired by: Micah 6:8; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 4:16-21 Tune: Hyfrydol 1. Church is more than just a building, more than wood or metal or brick. Church is how we love our neighbour. Church is how we tend to the sick, Feed the hungry and heal the suffering, welcome strangers and give to the poor. All […]
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Our weary world still longs for new creation; Hope springs anew; we sing in celebration… To hear “Come to Our World, O Christ-Sophia” with a video accompaniment, click here ‘Our world is in deep need of healing. As we join together to labour with the Divine and to sing of healing, justice, peace, love, and […]
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Therapeutic music ‘Therapeutic music is music used in a palliative care setting to provide relaxation, alleviate isolation and boredom, calm fears, soothe frustrations, and in some cases help patients make spiritual connections at this most profound stage of life.’ — Linda Allen If You Cannot Speak If you cannot speak my friend I will hear […]
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