Category: Front Page News

  • Parish of Cumnor News for 15th May 2020

    Parish of Cumnor News for 15th May 2020

    Dear Friends,‘A dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones. An’ I hear the word of the Lord!’ – (spiritual song by James Weldon Johnson)At this time of global pandemic, we live with stark reality of death and life. Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones (37:1-14) was given when…

  • On the Covid Frontline – 15th May

    On the Covid Frontline – 15th May

    Nigel Beeton (pictured above in his PPE) works in Radiology in a hospital in the East of England. During this time of the coronavirus crisis, he is writing a weekly diary of his life at the hospital.  Weekend 15th May You can say what you like about the coronavirus, it has certainly…

  • Big Story Sunday – May 2020

    Big Story Sunday – May 2020

    Join us for Big Story Sunday as we explore the story of a very special boat ride. Big Story Sunday is our monthly online service for Children and Families. With lively songs, creative prayer and great storytelling it is perfect for all ages. For the prayers this month, you will…

  • David Lockett on “The Resurrection” by Piero della Francesca

    David Lockett on “The Resurrection” by Piero della Francesca

    David Lockett writes, “Over recent years, I have given several talks, lectures and meditations on art and faith. My aim has been to engage people with visual art and show how it can enrich lives; and at the same time show how human creativity can remind us of the Creator…

  • Sunday Service Online – 10th May 2020

    Sunday Service Online – 10th May 2020

    Welcome to our online Sunday service as we continue to journey through Easter with the risen Jesus! This week Eve Lockett is leading and Jonathan preaching from Acts 7:55-60. Karen Adamson is leading our prayers, and we have another very special appearance from the St Michael’s virtual choir. All the…

  • On the Covid Frontline – 8th May

    On the Covid Frontline – 8th May

    Nigel Beeton (pictured above in his PPE) works in Radiology in a hospital in the East of England. During this time of the coronavirus crisis, he is writing a weekly diary of his life at the hospital.  Friday 8th May I fear I may have spoken a little bit too soon last…

  • Parish of Cumnor News for 7th May

    Parish of Cumnor News for 7th May

    Dear friends, Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, we’re all living with increased levels of fear and uncertainty.  How do we deal with fear? Some help from the Psalms. ‘I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.’ (Ps 34:4). In this psalm, David expresses real fears. He was on…

  • VE Day 75

    VE Day 75

    VE Day (Victory in Europe) – was celebrated 75 years ago this month, on 8th May 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. It was marked with a public holiday. The previous day the formal act of military surrender had been signed by Germany, and celebrations broke out…

  • Sunday Service Online – 3rd May 2020

    Sunday Service Online – 3rd May 2020

    Join us for our weekly online service as we continue to celebrate Easter. This week Jonathan is leading and Jessica Turner preaching from John 10:1-10. Roger Long is leading our prayers, and we have another very special appearance from the St Michael’s virtual choir. All the words are on the…

  • Update from the Covid Frontline – is this the ‘end of the beginning’?

    Update from the Covid Frontline – is this the ‘end of the beginning’?

    Nigel Beeton (pictured below in his PPE) works in Radiology in a hospital in the East of England. During this time of the coronavirus crisis, he is writing a weekly diary of his life at the hospital.  Friday 1st May Is it too early to start using the past tense with regard…