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Running the Race

Posted on 28th August 2016 by resurgam

St Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, I am writing this letter as the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro draw to a close. As they began on 5th August I have to admit to having a heavy heart … Continue reading →

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Do As We Can

Posted on 31st July 2016 by resurgam

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, Holidays dictate that I write this monthly letter further away from the deadline date than is usual. I was reminded, however, that for the July edition of ‘Gateway’, writing only a day … Continue reading →

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Community

Posted on 4th July 2016 by resurgam

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, As I write this letter people are making their way to polling stations to vote in the referendum about Britain’s membership of the European Union. ‘Gateway’ is not the place to take … Continue reading →

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Not-so Ordinary Time

Posted on 5th June 2016 by resurgam

St Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, Since 29th November last year (the first Sunday of Advent) the Church has had a long round of celebrations and observations. We have prepared ourselves for the birth of Jesus, celebrated that … Continue reading →

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Feathers and Fishing Lines!

Posted on 16th May 2016 by resurgam

A symbolic installation of feathers and fishing line appeared above St Michael’s Church font last Sunday. It was Pentecost Sunday,a day when the church celebrates the coming of God’s Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples. In the bible the Spirit is … Continue reading →

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The Queen at 90

Posted on 1st May 2016 by resurgam

Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, As I write this letter our Queen is celebrating her 90th birthday. I am sure that she is inundated with messages of congratulation and goodwill – and rightly so. Hers has been a … Continue reading →

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Nine Days of Prayer

Posted on 28th April 2016 by resurgam

This year, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting the whole Church to pray in the week leading up to Pentecost for engagement in evangelism. The Archbishops wrote to every serving parish priest in the Church of England: ‘we … Continue reading →

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The topic of this Sunday’s gospel passage – illustrated by Sieger Koder ‘Come and have breakfast. Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do you love me…?’ Cf. John 21: 12,15 https://www.paulineuk.org/browse/item/plenitude-folly-of-god-poster/5031446739167

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Craster & Rennington

Posted on 3rd April 2016 by resurgam

It was very special to visit Craster this morning to preach and preside. They have the most beautiful East windows given by Amy Craster in memory of her Father John Craster who died in 1895. They feature Faith , Hope … Continue reading →

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Recognising Our Blessings

Posted on 29th March 2016 by resurgam

St Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, All of us take so much for granted. If we wake up in the darkness of the night, we can stretch out an arm and, at the flick of a switch, we … Continue reading →

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