CHURCH BLOG

We’ve started a blog! See here for regular long and short reads, prayers and insights from the people at St George & St Paul, Tiverton

Find the light

Where can we find the rays of light amidst the shadows? Here's Rev Justin Montague with our latest blog post. What a gloriously sunny...

Rev. Justin Montague

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Pentecost

As we look forward to celebrating Pentecost this Sunday, Rev. Justin Montague shares how the Holy Spirit is still at work today! As our...

Rev. Justin Montague

May 21, 20212 min read

Ascension

We think about the Ascension this week, that moment when Jesus returns to the Father and the ushering in and empowering of the Holy...

Rev. Andy Humm

May 14, 20211 min read

Do I really sound like that?

With the end of the lockdown in sight, someone asked me if we would continue to livestream our services each week, once people are...

Rev. Andy Humm

Apr 30, 20212 min read

Easter People: Released

We all seem to be waiting…. Waiting for the next set of restrictions to be lifted. Waiting for our first or second vaccination. Waiting...

Rev. Andy Humm

Apr 24, 20212 min read

Easter People: Renewed

On a visit to New York while in the Royal Marines, I went into a grocery store to buy some food and was at the checkout placing my items...

Rev. Justin Montague

Apr 16, 20213 min read

Afraid for Joy

After the events of the past year, are we afraid to embrace joy? To try to encapsulate the feelings and emotions of the last year, it is...

Rev. Justin Montague

Apr 4, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS – GOOD FRIDAY – PART 1

Mark 15v33-41 There is a temptation on this special day to move swiftly over the agonising picture of the suffering and death of Jesus...

Rev. David Lyddon

Apr 2, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS – GOOD FRIDAY – PART 2

Luke 23v32-43 Good Friday reminds us that our God is a God who enters our darkness and our sinfulness but is not overcome by it. We...

Rev. David Lyddon

Apr 2, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS - MAUNDY THURSDAY

John 13v1-17 The Thursday in Holy Week is called ‘Maundy’ from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ which means ‘commandment.' We are reminded of...

Rev. David Lyddon

Apr 1, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS - THOUGHTFUL WEDNESDAY

John 13v33-38 Of all the disciples, Peter was one of the three closest to Jesus – a personal friend not just a follower; he was a man of...

Rev. David Lyddon

Mar 31, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS - QUIET TUESDAY

John 12v1-8 After Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, he stayed with his friends Lazarus, Martha and Mary and no doubt spent a quiet day away...

Rev. David Lyddon

Mar 30, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS – ANGRY MONDAY

Mark 11v15-19 Monday is often a difficult day for many, as a new working week starts after a relaxing weekend. The common perception of...

Rev. David Lyddon

Mar 29, 20212 min read

HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS – PALM SUNDAY

A KING ON A DONKEY Mark 11v1-11 Jerusalem was now full of pilgrims who had travelled to celebrate the Passover Festival. As Jesus...

Rev. David Lyddon

Mar 28, 20212 min read