Wild valerian fronting East Knoyle church tower - Ted Haines

Spreading Love & Hope...

Welcome to today's devotion. These resources have been gathered for your use at home during these days of physical social isolation and virtual social connection. May this devotion and the links provided help you stay connected to God and the wider community. Thanks to Ted and Fiona for sharing your photos.
Blessings & peace, Ana & Tod
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Fiona's walk - river reflection
A Prayer for Today by Wayne Hawkins

When I am safe in the shallow end
with my feet firmly on the floor,
when I am surrounded by the familiar
and content with what I think I know,

may I hear afresh your gracious invitation
to wade out into deeper waters,
to make new discoveries
and be open to new possibilities.

When I am in deep waters
and feel out of my depth,
when I am beyond my comfort zone
and see and understand myself all too clearly,
when I look with longing
for the safety of the shallow end again,
may I hear your voice saying,
'Don't be afraid.'
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Turn on some peaceful music, click on the link above and enjoy viewing the fabulous photos of 'Historic Britain' submitted for the Salisbury Church 2021 Calendar fundraiser.
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Music

Bernadette Ferrell has written numerous hymns now familiar to many of us. Enjoy this recording of 'Christ, be our light.'
Enjoy this rendition of Psalm 23, 'Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy', composed by Shane & Shane and sung by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Send in your favourite music links to share.
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During this season of pandemic

a prayer from the World Church Group of Wessex Synod

By Ana Gobledale

Global God,
Your embrace circles the globe
Pulsating wholeness, hope and justice into every heart.
During this season of pandemic
As Covid-19 sweeps across the lands

We cry out to you,
Not just for ourselves but for your beloved family,
For our sisters and brothers in Zambia
Where church choirs are silent, coffers are empty,
crowded communities await safe passage.
Bless our gifts moving into their midst, helping meet their needs.

We cry out to you,
For our neighbours in France
Breathing the air we share in this corner of the globe,
Breathing in the hope of an atmosphere free of virus.

We cry out to you,
For our neighbours in Fiji and other CWM links in the Pacific,
That their safety bubbles may be signs of hope to us all.

Global God,
During this season of pandemic
As Covid-19 sweeps over the lands,

we celebrate
the cleaning of the air and water around the globe,
The enhanced songs of birds,
The sacred silence settling, replacing the noises of modernity,
the neglected gardens now tended,
The unknown neighbours befriended each Thursday evening
As we clap our appreciation.

Global God,
During this season of pandemic
As your embrace circles the globe,
Fill our hearts and minds with a renewed commitment
As stewards of this earth and neighbours to one another,
This we pray, as your beloved family.
Amen.

14 June Sunday Worship on-line 10:30

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Click on the blue button above to visit Worship Words for prayers and reflections related to the Lectionary Readings for this Pentecost season of the Church Year.

Reminder - Tuesday's Corona Christ Care Zoom Group

14:30-16:00 for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.
Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible and a cup of tea.
Readings on Tuesday 23 June: Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42
(Zoom Meeting ID: 852 5929 3409)
Here's the Zoom link to copy into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85259293409

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