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Powerful sermons that bring the word of God to life. More time allocated please

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Reaching St Mary’s Garden Village - you can see St Mary’s church spire from the village

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Preserving the choral traditions for future generations which allow us to reflect upon God’s word and feel the Spirit in the beauty of the music as it has for hundreds of years

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Preserving the choral traditions for future generations which allow us to reflect upon God’s word and feel the Spirit in the beauty of the music as it has for hundreds of years

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Ready to welcome new members to the church family

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Ready to welcome new members to the church family

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A vision

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Watching, waiting and listening

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Grant that by the power of the Holy Spirit these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Looking at a memorial window for brothers killed during the Great War, amidst the modern reordering. Behind is a wall dating from 1200's. Under my feet is probably a saxon church buried in the foundations. Walford Church, serving the community for over a Millenium. Paul Connell

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Family services

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Re-ordered

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Re-ordering

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Follow the road

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Music!

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Up above plus

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Up above

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Paddle and Praise - "the story"

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Paddle and Praise - "the play"

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Festivals only?

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Weddings

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The future generations

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41 tables and 6 waiters

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The old leaves and new life after being broken

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The old leaves and new life after being broken

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Reaching out to people in other countries and power of prayer

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Reaching out to people in other countries and power of prayer

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How do we make the church relevant to the market place?

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How do we make the church relevant to the market place?

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Picture of doorways through time representing changing fashion, times, blending together but still open!

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Picture of doorways through time representing changing fashion, times, blending together but still open!

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We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world - God's gifts are all around us if we open our eyes and our hearts

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Sometimes we need a little divine help to see what is in front of us

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I chose this image, as when visiting a church away from home I seek out the votive stand and always light a candle. I like that visitors to our church do the same and sometimes leave a prayer a request. I will look at these and say a prayer for the person. Sometimes these are explicit "Please let my test results on Thursday be clear" others are less so "help me", "Give me direction", "forgive me". I hope people find comfort and strength from doing this.

This image was taken on New Year's Day 2022 and shows half a dozen candles light by otherwise unconnected people, all with some hope / faith that their prayers will be heard.

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We proclaim our presence across the town

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We proclaim our presence across the town

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A part of the church which most of the congregation never visit but most hear. You may not even know which parishioners we are but there is a unique fellowship amongst us as we proclaim our presence across the town.

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Evensong - the choir weren't being photogenic!

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Evensong - the choir weren't being photogenic!

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Working together we can achieve so much more

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Some doors are not easy to open without help !

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Only one thing is certain in life and prior preparation prevents poor performance

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Working with others lets us spread the word.

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Let's use this space for use by the whole community and the glorification of God. Our faith and confidence will inspire others.

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We are blessed with the most beautiful building now we need to fill it with joy and love.

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Are we really listening or is life just too distracting

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The picture says it all - now make it real.

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We need to really think hard about how we place our Church at the heart of the community it serves, making it relevant, useful and welcoming

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If we don't listen - we don't hear. If we don't hear - the purpose becomes obsolete and will taken over for other things

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We put Christ at the centre and everyone is welcomed and included.

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Please share with us any pictures which speak in some way about our community

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Please share with us any pictures which speak in some way about our community