This week’s gospel reading draws us even further into the conversation that Jesus has with his followers over the last few weeks about Bread. Bread is a very ordinary food, a staple of many diets, a few ingredients that when put together can feed lots of people. Yet it is this simple food that Jesus chooses as a way of life for his disciples – of how we are to be together, how we are to share together, how we are to come to know Jesus fully. And in sharing in Jesus together, we heal wounds, build unity and find the strength to lift our hearts and voices to sing a song of hope and peace for God’s world. Bread not only becomes a food source, but a community foundation, a common ground. Jesus says “I am the living bread”, one that feeds not just our stomachs, but also our heart, mind and souls. I am excited for us all as we are invited to come together this week and eat bread. 

Our services this Sunday 18^th August

10am – Sung Holy Communion – St Marys

10.30am – Holy Communion with Hymns – All Saints

The Week Ahead

Wednesday 21st

9:00am – Celtic Morning Prayer – All Saints 

Thursday 22nd

10:00am – Holy Communion  – St. Mary’s 

Saturday 24th

12 – 2pm – Saturday Lunches  – St Mary’s  

Sunday 25th

8.00am – Holy Communion – All Saints 

10:00am Sung Holy Communion – St Marys 

10.30am Cafe Church – All Saints

"Lord, each day as we wait on You,
You strengthen our hearts.
So now, as we eat the food set before us, strengthen our bodies, and as we share our lives around this table, strengthen the bond between us"

(Prayer at Communion – Celtic Daily Prayer)

Blessings

Revd Lizzie