Gay Marriage (1)

Garry continued his ‘Talking Point’ series tonight, looking at the subject of gay marriage. Homosexuality is a ‘hot potato’ in Christian circules and it is important to stress that we are all sinners saved by grace and that God loves everyone....

Not Servants, But Friends

Dave spoke this morning at Cherry Tree Court from John 15:9-17, reminding us of the amazing truth that we are chosen by God – not simply to be His servants, but also to be His friends. It’s very easy for us not to feel special or valuable, simply because...

Love on the ‘day of love’

On this, Saint Valentine’s Day, As earthly love is celebrated With cards and chocolates, jewellery and lingerie, As couples do their best To show appreciation and affection, May we, like grateful lovers, Lift our eyes to the One who is altogether lovely And boldly...

Dates for the diary

Today’s coffee morning starts at 10 a.m., with the Sunday morning service on 14th February at Cherry Tree Court (10.30 a.m.) The evening service will be at Market Street at 6 p.m. Next Saturday (20th February) will be the first ‘Churches Together’...

Guiding Principles

Having said that Paul deals frequently in principles, it’s worth asking ‘What are the guiding principles he gives us in 1 Corinthians?’ As the Message version puts it, just because something is ‘technically legal’ doesn’t make it ‘spiritually appropriate.’ All things...