As we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord (on Monday 8th April) we reflect on Mary’s attentive spirit towards God. We can learn from Mary’s humble home in Nazareth and, like her, wait on God.
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Who gives the Growth?
There are so many challenges placed upon local congregations these days, and statistics seem to take the starring role as we try to find our worth and our way. But how do we grow as a church? And what does this mean anyway? Fr Dean reflects on some things that may be of help. It works for him anyway!
Gift Day
On Sunday April 14th, St Saviour’s and St Mary’s is celebrating God’s generosity and the community’s support. Your regular gift enables the church to continue its mission and ministry. Consider making a renewed and regular offering to support the church’s work. You can make a personal pledge or give through different methods. Your support makes a real difference in the community.
The Walsingham Way
Pilgrimage is a great spiritual experience, and there are many opportunities to make the journey with us, including two special pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Connect (3/4/24)
In this week’s news we look back on a wonderful Holy Week and look forward to the pilgrimage season. There’s also news about our buildings plans, and a full schedule of daily worship
Maundy Memories
In the homily at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Fr Dean explores the connection between the Eucharist, the crucifixion and our life of service.
Driven to Despair
Each of us has to try to negotiate our way through the pain and struggles of life. In this homily from Good Friday, we explore the passion and pain of Jesus as a meeting point between his pain and ours.
Let’s talk differently about drugs
It’s a twenty minute walk from where I live in Butetown to St Paul’s Church in Grangetown to where I’m heading. It takes a little longer to reach there today. Near the door of St Mary’s Church someone has discarded a needle during the night. I return to the house for the sharps box whichContinue reading “Let’s talk differently about drugs”
Remember November
As the nights draw in, November brings a chill but there are many things that offer a little light and warmth, including the beautiful feast of All Saints, followed by the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, or All Souls. Honouring the saints, with whom we have fellowship as members of Christ’s Body, reassures usContinue reading “Remember November”
Sit down to move on
Are you sitting comfortably? We have something to tell you! St Saviour’s Church is on a mission. We love to use our space and resources to serve the local Community. For example, we run two Foodbank sessions each week as we respond to the needs of those in crisis, and we are involved in manyContinue reading “Sit down to move on”
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