Category: Epiphany
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Shine Jesus Shine: Simeon and Anna, Celebrating Light in Darkness
It’s the last big celebration of Christmas and Epiphany, wrapping up with Candlemas on February 2nd. As we wind down, stories of Mary, Jesus, and the traditions of both Christianity and Celtic cultures remind us of returning light and the shift toward spring. The journey moves from joy to reflection, preparing for Lent.
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All Meanly Wrapped in Swaddling Cloths: Understanding Epiphany From Shepherds to Andrew
The message reflects on the transition from Epiphany to Lent, highlighting the nativity narrative and Andrew’s role in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. It explores themes of sacrifice, inclusion, and individuality in faith, emphasizing that everyone has a unique role in God’s plan, despite societal expectations or limitations.
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Rolling in the Deep: Discovering True Identity
This Sunday, join us at St Mary’s Church for Jesus’ Baptism celebration – a moment revealing His true identity. With people seeking hope amidst chaos, John’s call for repentance resonates. Jesus humbly steps into the waters, showing His humanity as He begins His ministry, reminding us to choose humility and Godliness over greed.
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Star of Wonder: Exploring the Significance of the Magi in the Nativity Story
This Epiphany, we reflect on the journey of the Magi and the guiding star that heralded Jesus’ birth. The vibrant characters remind us of our interconnectedness with creation, celebrating both grace and humanity. As we return to work, we carry the joy of the season into our daily lives, embracing our purpose.
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Shining Star: Discovering God’s Surprises this Season
The author, newly licensed as Rector in the Upper Culm Valley Mission Community, reflects on the significance of the Epiphany festival, emphasizing its theme of revelation and welcome. They share personal experiences of unexpected changes and express hope for divine surprises during Christmas and Epiphany, encouraging others to embrace these moments of joy.
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See How They Shine for you: Poetry of the Stars Petite Retreat.
There is something about the waiting of advent, and the stars that shine down upon us brightening the darkest of skies in the middle of winter.
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Love, love me do.
As the bride and groom take deep breaths, shed a tear, swallow a nervous giggle, they make vows to love and cherish and protect each other for better and for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer. Of course on a day when the flutter of rose petals and the peel…
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We Three Kings
As we come before the manger today, the kings and queens that we are, what do we have to offer? Will we dig deep into our treasure chests for the very finest of gifts, or will we rummage through our ‘loose change’?
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Finding Fame
Recognising Stephen Fry was not the same as knowing him. It was a chance encounter, an interesting anecdote, but it hasn’t changed my life (sorry Stephen).