“Say, Pooh, why aren’t you busy?” I said. “Because it’s a nice day,” said Pooh. “Yes, but----” “Why ruin it?” he said. “But you could be doing something Important,” I said. “I am,” said Pooh. “Oh? Doing What?” “Listening,” he said. “Listening to what?” ‘To the birds. And that squirrel over there.” “What are they …
New family service: Teddy bear’s picnic.
Sunday’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic at St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church, Wick. Children and children-at-heart are warmly invited to attend a Teddy Bear’s Picnic Service at St John’s on Sunday at 4pm. The service will include storytelling, singing and activities for children to enjoy, as well as giving them …
What is faith?
Faith. Hmm. What is faith? Keep the faith. Walk in faith. Have faith. It could be 1. Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.2. Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than truth.3. A system of religious belief.4. A firmly held belief or theory It’s …
Who is my neighbour?
“Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with …
Rural Sunday: 14th July 2019
The sermon was given by the Revd. Dr. Anne Tomlinson, Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute. The latest newsletter for SEI is in the ‘News’ section of this website. [The first three years of my training were through SEI and my curacy is also overseen by SEI – Ellie] Last year I sat through a …
Assistant Curate’s letter: What is love?
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 On Sunday we explored these three sentences. What it means to love one another …
Assistant Curate’s letter: May
Happy Easter to you all. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! As I write this, the sun is shining and birds are singing. There is wall to wall blue sky and children are outside playing in the warmth of this April morning. We are so fortunate to have land that we can access …
Assistant Curate’s letter: Easter
Last month I asked where our priorities lay. I asked if we choose to be outward focussed? Who could choose, whatever the cost, to reach out to others? Who would choose to help others in poverty, despair or addictions so that they may come to know the love and peace of Christ? This month I …
Mothering Sunday
This Sunday is Mothering Sunday. A day when we recognise and give thanks for the many different strands of motherhood – both physical and spiritual. We perceive in the Gospel reading, a mother watching her son die and yet the compassion that Jesus had in asking a friend to take in his mother and love …
What it takes
Genesis 15:1-12. 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4.1, Luke 928-36 Stories of transformation. Stories of gritting your teeth and getting stuck in and being encouraged from those around you and those who have gone before you. Realising that you’re not the only one who’s gone through or is going through a tough patch. Abraham quite clearly …
