The present is the meeting point of our past and our future, and our place of encounter with the living God. We can remember things about God in our past, and anticipate things about God in our future, but we can only know God in our present.
18th December 2016: Immanuel: God With Us
The Christmas story is not an abstract message of hope in a distant time and land. The birth of Jesus is a story that invites us to participate. How do we play our part? Revd Canon Christopher Burke explores "God with us".
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
11th December 2016: The Lord's Prayer
The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley reflects on the power of the Lord's prayer and its ability to meet our deepest needs of God.
"And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matt 6:7-8
4th December 2016: Abounding In Hope
As we journey through Advent and towards the celebration of Christmas, Revd Canon Christopher Burke considers the abundant hope set before us.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
27th November 2016: Happy New Year!
Advent marks the start of the church's new liturgical cycle and a time to look ahead with hope and faith. Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the themes of advent and our role as we watch and wait for the coming King.
"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matthew 24:44