We end this week’s Liturgy of the Word in Paris by way of Ghana, but open our worship in Hammersmith with hymn 343, Bright the vision that delighted …
Archives for February 2022
Quinquagesima: Faith embraces all who put their trust in Jesus Christ, and Him crucified
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 27 February 2022. ‘It embraces all who put their trust in Jesus Christ and Him crucified. It covers Protestant, Catholic and Anglican. It includes those of the Orthodox church, whether Greek, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian or Coptic. It rejoices in the same Lord, and it celebrates when He is made Lord of all.’
Commentary: It is at a time when the ages grow darker that the light of Christ grows brighter
We have all felt the sense of uncertainty in these days, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. Apart from the threat of war in Ukraine – and the question of just how far it would be restricted to that country, there is the rising cost of living in this country and of course the effects of Brexit…
Prayer for peace in Ukraine (Scottish Churches)
The Scottish Church Leaders Forum has issued a special ecumenical prayer for peace in Ukraine which can be used by worship leaders across the country as part of their services this Sunday. The ‘Prayer for Peace’ has been produced in response to the invasion of Ukraine, with members of the Scottish Church Leaders Forum, including…
Sunday worship for 20 February 2022, Sexagesima
‘Almighty God, grant us the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we who can do nothing good without you may live according to your holy will.’ We open our worship with hymn 433, O worship the king, all glorious above …
Sexagesima: The place to begin this preparation for heaven is here in our lives on earth
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 20 February 2022. ‘What we can do is to bring those wounds to God and ask Him to heal them, and to bring strength to those parts of our lives which are weak, honour where there is embarrassment, glory where there is shame.’
Third before Lent: Resurrection was the gift and will of God for all of humanity
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 12 February 2022.
Sunday worship for 13 February 2022, Third before Lent
‘Almighty and everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ healed the sick and restored them to wholeness of life, look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your power make whole all peoples and nations.’ We open our worship with hymn 408, Love Divine, all loves excelling …
Sunday worship for 6 February 2022, Presentation of Christ
This week’s Liturgy of the Word is accompanied by some exceptionally moving music from Lincoln Cathedral, St Ninian’s Cathedral in Perth (in 1990), St Paul’s Cathedral (for the Queen’s 90th birthday service of thanksgiving), the church of Saint Séverin in Paris, and Chester Cathedral, where we open with hymn 52, O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness …
Presentation of Christ: He too shared their humanity
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 6 February 2022. ‘Wherever we are and whatever we feel, there is nothing new for Jesus to see: but there are many things for Him to heal, to release and to bless.’
