by Julie Turner | Apr 15, 2022 | What's Happening
On Good Friday, we traditionally reflect on the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. It is important to do this, but it is not the end of the story, despite what we may think. Death is usually seen as the end (and not a happy ending.) It speaks to us of...
by Julie Turner | Apr 14, 2022 | What's Happening
Today is Maundy Thursday, traditionally the day in the Christian calendar when we remember how Jesus washed the feet of His disciples (see John 13:1-35). Jesus demonstrated His love for them in this selfless act of service; it was, John says, a way that He showed them...
by Julie Turner | Apr 13, 2022 | What's Happening
After our planting outdoors, we were glad to be welcomed to Furlong Road Methodist Church and given homemade soup (cooked in a Wonder bag, no less!) and sandwiches and hot cross buns. Our thanks to the helpers at Furlong Road and to Alison Sykes from the Salvation...
by Julie Turner | Apr 13, 2022 | What's Happening
We’ve had a busy day today, helping to plant flowers at Thurnscoe Flower Park and at Goldthorpe Railway Embankment. We’re grateful to all the families that came out to help and to the volunteers who work tirelessly at these venues all year round, helping...
by Julie Turner | Apr 13, 2022 | What's Happening
Having talked yesterday about the enormity of the resurrection and its fundamental power to change how we live, today’s reading seems almost mundane: John 13:2-7, 12-17 gives us an insight into servanthood which really does not look impressive. Jesus chose to wash His...
by Julie Turner | Apr 13, 2022 | What's Happening
I grew up in a sports-mad household. My Dad took me to watch Barnsley F.C. from a young age and I accompanied him to watch Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the summer. Saturday afternoons, when not watching sport in person, were spent watching sport on TV: horse...
