God, nature and us

Environmental issues are in the news all the time, whether it is sewage in our rivers or the new British ‘monsoon season’ each winter, or the decline of many of our wild animals, such as hedgehogs. It’s not a very cheerful message, so how should we respond as Christians? Psalm 24 begins: “The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” All life on this Earth belongs to God – he has created it and loves everything Read more

Church Flowers

Flowers in church are to remind us of the beauty and nature of God’s world. Most Sundays you’ll see a single pedestal to the side of the altar but at the major festivals of Christmas, Easter and Harvest, the whole church is decorated. We also have special single pedestals for Ascension Day, Pentecost and Remembrance Sunday. During Lent and Advent there are no flowers to reflect a season of simplicity and reflection. Easter Flowers Our church flower team members Read more