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Step by Step to New Life: 11 - Growth and Guidance. Step 11 is about two of the most important things to us in life: First, we all want to think that, no matter what age we are, there is also a sense that we are still developing, still maturing; growth, even in our spiritual life, is important. Second, everyone is looking for a sense of direction ..."hear his voice saying 'Here is the road, follow it.' ..." (Isaiah 30:21)

Thursday 6th January was marked as the Day of Epiphany - the manifestation of Christ to the Wise Men, and, by implication, to the whole world - 'All is Revealed'. Then we are told virtually nothing about Jesus until his ministry starts 30 years later ... 'and Part is Hidden', apart from this incident recorded in Luke 2. We can't all be in the limelight for the whole of our lives, but God's still there in 'the hidden years'.

Service for the first Sunday in the New Year. As we say farewell to the old year and welcome in the new year, we spend some time looking at that familiar question - Is this the end? .... or just the beginning? Sadly, some things do have to come to an end. But we see all through the Bible that God is revealed as a God of new beginnings.

With all the decorated trees, colourful cards depicting nice scenes or seasonal jokes, with all the eating and merriment, it's really easy to forget that the Lord Jesus Christ was born in the most difficult of circumstances - in occupied territory, and away from home, the birth happened in a stable! Then the family had to flee for their lives. Christmas - In the Real World. What does that mean for us today?

Christmas Day Service

Christmas Eve Service

Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus, so it's also a season filled with excitement and a great sense of anticipation. On this first Sunday in Advent we're thinking about the 'purifying' of his coming (Malachi), the 'programme' of his spirit (Matthew), and the 'peace' of his presence (Philippians).

Step by Step to New Life: 10 - Spiritual Maintenance. Step 10 is about reviewing your life's journey. But those who have been following this whole series may ask - 'What's the difference between this and Step 4?' The difference is that between conversion and maintenance. You're either regularly maintaining and growing, or you're sliding backwards and losing something. These seem to be the only two options, and Step 10 says - 'I want to grow!'

Service for Remembrance Sunday: A day to remember - to give honour to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice; it's what the Sacrament of Communion is all about - remembrance; and finally, this is a day to remember that God is there too - sharing, and even redeeming, our saddest and most tragic moments and episodes.

The Worship Group were invited to lead our service, and they decided to challenge us, in the middle of all the COP 26 meetings in Glasgow, to think about our response to climate change and our stewardship of creation.