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What resolutions have you made? Any at all?

Resolutions are all the go for a few days, or weeks during January. Like the pages of a new book, or the beginning of a new job, many of us begin with great intentions of doing something in life differently.

But, all too often, the drag of how we have always done things, or a lack of willpower to really change means that with a while all is back to normal.

It’s not that we cannot change, but the issue is, do we really want to - exercise more, eat less, serve as a volunteer, set new goals.

During the first service of this year I suggest four resolutions we could work on together. They are nothing new - what resolutions ever are?

The first is sharing hospitality and friendship in the way we become church together.

The second is making time for spiritual growth & exploration with others

The third is participating in common worship as an essential rhythm of life.

The fourth is contributing to the life and witness of this community.

These are not the only possible resolutions for church health, but they are doors which allow the Spirit to breathe our vision: building an active, welcoming and creative church in the present, for the future.

May God bless, guide and disturb you during 2011.

Can you remember finding wrapped presents hidden in parents' bedrooms? The anticipation was great. Christmas is a busy time - preparation, shopping, cards and invitations.
It's easy to crowd Christ out of Christmas! So this is an invitation to join with a community and unwrap Christmas.
The birth of Jesus was in hard times. There was no room at the inn, and much more important things were happening. Yet some heard angels singing, saw a star in the sky and unwrapped Christmas. It was God's revolution of love, goodwill and peace.
You are invited to unwrap Christmas with us.
Sunday 19th December 10 a.m. Family service for all ages
Friday 24th December Christmas Eve 11 p.m. Candle lit service
Saturday 25th December Christmas Day service 9.30 a.m.