Today is the first day of Advent, the period of 4 weeks when we prepare our hearts for Christ’s arrival at Christmas. The difference between Advent and Christmas can be confusing to people who seem to be putting up Christmas decorations earlier and earlier in our...

This Sunday (27th November) is the first Sunday of Advent. Join us for services at 10.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. as we begin our preparations for Christmas. We have a number of additional meetings in December. Please note that there will be no evening meeting on Christmas...

I never knew the benefits (or disadvantages!) of growing up in a large family. Although my mother had three siblings, my father was (because of bereavement) an only child and I too had no siblings. I was still grateful for my family, but family gatherings at Christmas...