Statement of our faith: We recognise there are many paths to the ‘sacred’. We respect the diversity and pluralism of truth-claims, often in the midst of serious disagreement. In and with this diversity we honour the integrity and meaning of each religious tradition and the people who practice them. We reject all attempts to convert […]
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Luke 21.25-36 Tune: Winchester New (Ride on, ride on in majesty) O Christ the truly human One, the one true friend of humankind, these times and troubles make us fear that, sadly, you’re no longer here. For wars drag on and death tolls rise, and despots spread their trumped-up lies, and would-be saviours tout their […]
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Celebrating World Communion Sunday, first Sunday of October Tune: Abbot’s Leigh (Glorious things of thee are spoken) Inspired by morning worship at Abbots Road United Reformed Church, Leicester Gather us, let your spirit move us Breathe love so it inhabits our hearts Where you meet us, we feel encouraged When you lead us, our new […]
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Shepherding hymn Tune: St Clement – The day though gavest Be with us in ways that wrap us in communion Unite us to be your church once more While we are apart bring us closer together In ways that your justice and mercy restore Be always beside us, your word speaks to guide us A […]
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What are the Reparations? tune: Aurelia – The Church’s One Foundation It seems that God’s creation is not what was designed. So easy to accept things and then become resigned To never being different, wrongs ne’er to be repaired Will ever come the time when your bounty’s fairly shared? We see the world around us […]
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Tune: Darwall For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. A dream of dignity For all humanity It is a dream so bold; ‘Can’t happen,’ we’ve been told; But we can strive To keep alive This hope for human harmony A dream of dignity For all humanity; A dream that Jesus saw Was […]
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This song, entitled ‘For everyone born,’ is copyrighted, but the words soar with truth and beauty so I’m sharing them via links. For the complete lyrics and sheet music click here. Hear a rendition on Youtube by the First-Plymouth Church choir in Lincoln, Nebraska USA. For everyone born, a place at the table… For gay and […]
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