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28th March 2024
The Way of the Cross - Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday when we remember the institution of the Eucharist, the betrayal of Jesus by Judas and the waiting in the Garden of Gethsemane by Jesus and the disciples.
The collect for today...
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27th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 27 March
Today is Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday remembering the betrayal of Jesus by Judas.
The collect for today is: Lord God, your Son our Saviour gave his body to be whipped and turned his face...
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26th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 26 March
Today is the Tuesday of Holy Week, we hear the Gospel of John reading where the Greeks ask to speak to Jesus, the same Gospel reading as the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Today's collect is: O God, by the passion...
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25th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 25 March
Today is Monday of Holy Week. As we enter Holy Week the material for each day will follow a slightly different pattern. Each day the readings of the day will be listed, text of the Gospel reading for the...
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24th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Palm Sunday
Today you're invited to read the Gospel of the Palms (Mark 11.1-11) and the readings of the Passion (Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1 - 15:47).
The Collect of the Palms is:...
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23rd March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Saturday 23 March
On Saturday in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course 'The Way to the Cross' you're invited to undertake an act or deed. Today you're invited to be on time (or perhaps early, organised and/or bringing treats)...
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22nd March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 22 March
On Friday's during the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course 'The Way to the Cross' a personal reflection or questions for personal reflection are offered. As we end the first week of Passiontide, Bishop Dorsey's...
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21st March 2024
The Way of the Cross - Thursday 21 March
Today in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course 'The Way of the Cross' you're invited to try praying the Stations of the Cross, in person, with a video or with the text and some images.
The material...
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20th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 20 March
Today you're invited to reflect on covenant and Passiontide with music, hymns and an image of an engraving of Christ on the Cross by Dürer.
The material can be read below, or downloaded from here:...
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19th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 19 March
During the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course on Tuesdays we reflect on the words of others related to the theme this week of God's covenant with us.
The material can be read below, or downloaded here:...
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18th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 18 March
Today we reflect on the readings from the Fifth Sunday of Lent with a lens of God's covenant with us.
The material can be read below, or downloaded from here: Monday18March
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17th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent, on Sundays during the Lent to Pentecost Diocesan course we read the appointed readings for that Sunday. Today those readings are Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews...
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16th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Saturday 16 March
On Saturday on the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course, you're invited to undertake an act or deed. Today is doing something that costs you nothing but brings joy to someone else.
The material can be...
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15th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 15 March
On Fridays during the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course, you're invited to reflect on what the theme for the week means to you. Sometimes there will be personal reflections and other times some questions...
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14th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Thursday 14 March
Thursday in The Way to the Cross course are the day where you're invited to try a contemplative practice. Today you're invited to pray with art and with colour. You may find it useful to have some paper...
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13th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 13 March
On Wednesday in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course, we reflect on the previous Sunday's readings with music and the visual arts.
The material for today can be read below or downloaded from here:...
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12th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 12 March
Today you're invited to reflect on quotes about John 3.16, living a Christian life and a poem by St John of the Cross.
The material can be read below, or downloaded from here: Tuesday12March
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11th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 11 March
During the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course we reflect on the previous Sunday's readings on Monday. Today we reflect on the theme of God's faithfulness in readings from Numbers, Psalm 107, Ephesians and...
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10th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and as part of The Way to the Cross course you're invited to read the Revised Common Lectionary Readings appointed for today. These are not the Mothering Sunday readings,...
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9th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Saturday 9 March
Saturday is the day of the week in the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course where you're invited to undertake an act or deed. Today's invitation is about cleaning and/or tidying.
You can read today's material...
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8th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 8 March
On Fridays of The Way to the Cross course you're invited to undertake some personal reflection, with material from an author or simply questions to reflect on as individuals or in groups.
The material...
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7th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Thursday 7 March
On Thursdays during the Diocesan Lent to Pentecost Course 'The Way to the Cross' you're invited to consider a Contemplative practice, today you're asked to consider Daily Prayer and invited to try it for...
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6th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 6 March
On Wednesdays in our Lent to Pentecost course 'The Way to the Cross' we consider resources from the arts: music and visual arts. Today you're invited to listen to music that reflect on the commandments,...
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5th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 5 March
Today in the Lent to Pentecost course - The Way to the Cross we reflect on the words of others related to the themes of the Sunday readings. This week there are poems by George Herbert and Jericho Brown...
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4th March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 4 March
Today you're invited to reflect on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent. What might they be saying to you today? We consider God's commandments and what it means to take them to our hearts.
The...
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3rd March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Third Sunday of Lent
Today is the Third Sunday of Lent, the readings for today are Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and John 2:13-22.
The Collect for this Sunday is Father of mercy, alone we have no power...
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2nd March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Saturday 2 March
On Saturdays in our Lent to Pentecost course the focus is acts and deeds. Today you're invited to write someone a letter, note or card.
The material can be read below, or downloaded here: Saturday2March
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1st March 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 1 March
There is a personal reflection this week on Friday - reflecting on physical depictions of the cross and things that might make us think about. As you read this reflection you might want to consider what...
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29th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Thursday 29 February
Today you're invited to try the contemplative practice of walking a labyrinth. Labyrinths are often mown into grass, marked in stone and gravel, use hedges or can be handheld or on paper as a 'finger labyrinth'....
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28th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 28 February
Today's Diocesan Lent - Pentecost material offers materials for reflection in music, song and art. These focus on taking up our cross and God's promises.
The material can be read below, or downloaded...
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27th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 27 February
Today in the Diocesan Lent Course (Lent to Pentecost) we're looking at the words of others and how they respond to, reflect or make us ponder afresh the readings set for the Second Sunday of Lent.
You're...
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26th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 26 February
In today's material for the Way to the Cross Diocesan Lent to Pentecost course you're invited to delve a little deeper into the readings set by the Revised Common Lectionary for the Second Sunday of Lent.
What...
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25th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Second Sunday of Lent
Today is the Second Sunday of Lent, you're invited to reflect on the readings. This is one Sunday in the year where the Transfiguration may be marked. However, the readings selected for the course are...
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24th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Saturday 24 February
During our Lent to Pentecost course on Saturdays we focus on 'Acts and Deeds', these are often related to almsgiving and this day you're invited to donate to a local foodbank.
The material can be read...
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23rd February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 22 February
On Friday we consider personal reflections on the week's theme. This week the theme is God is faithful to us and humanity, even and despite us wandering away from God. There are questions for you to consider...
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22nd February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Thursday 22 February
On Thursdays we reflect on contemplative actions, today you're invited to consider litanies - responsive prayers.
The material can be read below (there are several pages), or downloaded here: Thursday22February
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21st February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Wednesday 21 February
In our course today you're invited to reflect on a painting depicting Jesus in the wilderness and music (instrumental, a hymn and a worship song) as we continue to reflect on Sunday's bible readings.
The...
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20th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Tuesday 20 February
What do people's words have to say as we reflect on our Sunday Gospel readings? In today's material you're invited to reflect on words of the poet Emily Dickinson and Tertullian.
The words can be read...
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19th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Monday 19 February
Today as part of 'The Way to the Cross' you're invited to reflect on the bible study materials provided on the Gospel of Mark (and a short comment on the rainbow from Genesis. There are questions as you...
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18th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 18th February is the First Sunday of Lent. Today you're invited to read the four scriptures appointed for Eucharist on this day from the Revised Common Lectionary: Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10,...
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16th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Friday 16 February
Today you're invited to reflect on the words and responses of others to Ash Wednesday, these include T.S. Eliot's poem Ash Wednesday. How does this resonate with your experience of Ash Wednesday and the...
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15th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Thursday 15 February
For today's 'The Way to the Cross' you're invited to reflect on the Gospel reading appointed for Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21. What is Jesus saying to us about prayer, fasting and almsgiving?
The...
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14th February 2024
The Way to the Cross - Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
The Collect for today is:
O Lord,
grant that your faithful people
may enter this season of penitence with faithfulness,
and complete it with steadfast...
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8th February 2024
Resources for Lent and Eastertide 2024
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on the 14th February, with Easter Sunday being the 31st March and Pentecost Sunday is 19th May. This is the Season where we walk towards the cross and Jesus' crucifixion,...
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5th February 2024
Diocesen Lent Course 2024 - The Way to the Cross
The Diocesan Lent Course 2024 will run from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost covering the Lent and Easter Seasons. It is called the Way to the Cross and is based on the Sunday lectionary readings for each week....
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7th January 2024
In the beginning... Sunday 7 January
Today's word for reflection is 'Baptism', you're invited to reflect on your own baptism and what it means to you.
Sunday 7th January is the day the Church celebrates Jesus' Baptism - the Baptism of...
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6th January 2024
In the beginning... Days to Epiphany Recap
We have reached the end of the fifth week of the Diocesan Advent Course which runs from the First Sunday in Advent to Baptism of the Lord (7th January 2024). We have also reached the Feast of Epiphany...
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6th January 2024
In the beginning... Saturday 6th January
Today's word for reflection is 'Epiphany'. What does Epiphany mean to you?
The Collect for today: Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son, guide by your light the nations...
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5th January 2024
In the beginning... Friday 5 January
Today's word for reflection is 'Tree'. Jesus encounters Nathanael under a fig tree, you're invited to reflect on trees in scripture and how these connect to your faith life.
The reflection for today...
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4th January 2024
In the beginning... Thursday 4 January
Today's word for reflection is 'Come'. You're invited to reflect on the phrase “Come, Lord Jesus”.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: Advent_4Jan
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3rd January 2024
In the beginning... Wednesday 3 January
Today's word for reflection is 'Witness'. How do you witness to Jesus in the world.
The reflection for today can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourse_3Jan
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2nd January 2024
In the beginning... Tuesday 2 January
Today's word for reflection is 'Fullness'. What does living life in all it's fullness mean to you?
The reflection for today can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourse_2Jan
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1st January 2024
In the beginning... Monday 1 January 2024
Today's word for reflection is 'Name'. You are invited to reflect on what a name means and it's purpose.
The 1st of January is New Year's Day and the Feast of the Holy Name also known as the Naming...
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31st December 2023
In the beginning... Sunday 31 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Word'. What are words that allow you to praise God?
The Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas is Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light of your incarnate...
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30th December 2023
In the beginning... Christmas Week 1 Recap
We have reached the end of the fourth week of the Diocesan Advent Course which runs from the First Sunday in Advent to Baptism of the Lord (7th January 2024) it is also the end of the first week of Christmas.
Some...
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30th December 2023
In the beginning... Saturday 30 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Speak'. You're invited to consider your own personal rule of life that allows you to hear as God speaks in all manner of ways.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded...
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29th December 2023
In the beginning... Friday 29 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Revelation'. You're invited to reflect on Simeon's revelation in the Song of Simeon, what is your song of revelation?
The reflection for today can be read below, or downloaded...
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28th December 2023
In the beginning... Thursday 28 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Justice'. We pray today for those children who do not experience justice in their lives.
The Collect for today is: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose children suffered...
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27th December 2023
In the beginning... Wednesday 27 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Enlighten'. How do the works of John, Apostle and Evangelist illuminate your life?
The Collect for today is: Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light,...
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26th December 2023
In the beginning... Tuesday 26 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Gift'. You're invited to reflect on Wenceslaus.
Today is the Feast of St Stephen, Deacon and Martyr. The collect for the day is: Grant, O Lord, that we may learn to love...
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25th December 2023
In the beginning... Christmas Day
Today's word for reflection is 'Light'.
The collect for Early Christmas Day morning is: God our Father, whose Word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem, may the light of faith illumine our...
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24th December 2023
In the beginning... Sunday 24 December
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the word for reflection is 'Covenant'. What does covenant mean to you as we turn from Advent to Christmas on this day which is both the Fourth Sunday of Advent...
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23rd December 2023
In the beginning... Advent Week 3 recap
We have reached the end of the third week of the Diocesan Advent Course which runs from the First Sunday in Advent to Baptism of the Lord (7th January 2024).
Some points to ponder in reviewing the week...
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23rd December 2023
In the beginning... Saturday 23 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Ponder'. What makes you ponder, wonder and reflect as we approach the end of Advent?
The antiphon set for today (the last of the Advent Antiphons) is O Emmanuel: O Emmanuel...
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22nd December 2023
In the beginning... Friday 22 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Quench'. You're asked to consider the things that quench - both satisfy and need extinguishing - in your personal spiritual life.
Today's Antiphon is O Rex Gentium: O...
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21st December 2023
In the beginning... Thursday 21 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Laughter'. What makes you laugh?
Today's Antiphon is O Oriens: O Morning Star O radiance of the everlasting Light, O sun of righteousness: Come, shed your light on...
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20th December 2023
In the beginning... Wednesday 20 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Dream'. What are you dreams as we walk through this Advent in hope, peace, joy and love?
The Antiphon for today is O Clavis David: O Key of David, Sceptre of the House...
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19th December 2023
In the beginning... Tuesday 19 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Give'. What answer would you give to the question 'who are you'?
Today's Antiphon is O Radix Jesse: O Root of Jesse standing like a banner before the nations, in whose...
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18th December 2023
In the beginning... Monday 18 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Repair'. What do pray to be repaired this Advent?
As we reach the last seven days of Advent the O Antiphons are used in Daily Prayer. Today's is O Adonai: O Adonai O...
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17th December 2023
In the beginning... Sunday 17 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Spirit'. This is the Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday, what makes your Spirit soar and gives you joy to see transformed in the world?
The Collect for today is:...
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16th December 2023
In the beginning... Saturday 16 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Begin', you're invited to consider the beginnings of your journey of faith with the good news of Jesus Christ.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded...
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15th December 2023
In the beginning... Friday 15 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Hasten'. Are you hurrying or slowing down through Advent?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_15December2023
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14th December 2023
In the beginning... Thursday 14 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Patience'. What does waiting and hoping with patience look like in Advent?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_14Dec
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13th December 2023
In the beginning... Wednesday 13 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Truth' on the Feast Day of St Lucy. Today you're invited to reflect on truth and light.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_13Dec
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12th December 2023
In the beginning... Tuesday 12 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Valley'. You're invited to reflect on the voice in the valley as it echoes and cries.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_12Dec
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11th December 2023
In the beginning... Monday 11 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Herald'. What do you hope and pray that this Advent will Herald?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_11Dec
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10th December 2023
In the beginning... Sunday 10 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Glory'. You're invited to ponder on what Glory means.
This is the Second Sunday in Advent, the Collect for today is:
Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist...
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9th December 2023
In the beginning... Advent Week 1 Recap
We have reached the end of the first week of the Diocesan Advent Course which runs from the First Sunday in Advent to Baptism of the Lord (7th January 2024).
Some points to ponder in reviewing the week...
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9th December 2023
In the beginning... Saturday 9 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Awake'. What habits do you have to stop yourself sleeping and do you have habits that help awaken your heart to the love of God as revealed in scripture?
The reflection...
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8th December 2023
In the beginning... Friday 8 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Watch'. The 8th December is The Feast of The Conception of Mary, Mother of the Lord in the Scottish Episcopal Church's Calendar and is a Feast of Mary across the Western...
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7th December 2023
In the beginnning... Thursday 7 December
Today's word for reflection is 'Grace'. You're invited to reflect on how you describe God's grace and what it means to you and your faith.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here:...
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6th December 2023
In the beginning... Wednesday 6th December
Today's word for reflection is 'Peace'. You're invited to reflect on peace and pray for the peace of the world.
The reflection can be viewed below or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_6December2023
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5th December 2023
In the beginning... Tuesday 5 December
Today’s word for reflection is ‘Presence’. You're invited to spend some time intentionally noticing the presence of God in your life and in the communities around you.
The reflection can be read...
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4th December 2023
In the beginning... Monday 4 December
Today’s word for reflection is ‘Hidden’, do we see things because we're not looking or because they're hidden from view, what does it mean to wait and watch for Christ the 'hidden King'?
The reflection...
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3rd December 2023
In the beginning... Sunday 3 December 2023
Today’s word for reflection is ‘Wind’ as you’re invited to reflect on how you will wait and watch for the Lord this Advent Season .
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_3December2023
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29th November 2023
In the beginning was the Word... Diocesan Advent Course 2023
Welcome to the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney Advent Course for 2023-2024 'In the beginning was the Word...'.
Each day from Advent Sunday (3 December) to Baptism of the Lord (7 January) there will be...
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22nd November 2023
Resources for the Advent Season 2023
On Sunday 3rd December we begin a new church year and the Season of Advent. Advent is a season of preparation and reflection as we journey towards Christmas and the commemoration of Christ's birth and...
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27th July 2023
Heroes of the Faith: John Comper (Priest)
Heroes of the Faith is a series profiling people with connections to the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney who can provide examples of living a Christian Life. They may be in the calendar of the Scottish...
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1st June 2023
Words for the Way - Continuing on the Way
We have come to the end of Words for the Way – an online Lent course of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. We hope it has been useful, thought-provoking and given chances for reflection through Lent,...
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28th May 2023
Words for the Way - Pentecost Sunday
Today is Pentecost, the end of Eastertide and the day we commemorate the Holy Spirit being received by the disciples. Some people see it as the birthday of the Church.
The Collect for today is: Almighty...
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27th May 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 27 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Empowers'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website, including...
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26th May 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 26 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Encourages'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website,...
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24th May 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 24 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Listens'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website, including...
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23rd May 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 23 May
Today's words for reflection are 'God with Us'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website,...
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22nd May 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 22 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Gives'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website, including...
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21st May 2023
Words for the Way - Seventh Sunday of Easter
Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The collect for today is: Almighty God, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. Mercifully give us faith to know...
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20th May 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 20 May
Today's word for reflection is 'speaks'.
We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website, including...
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19th May 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 19 May
Today's word for reflection is 'loves'.
The time between Ascension Day and Pentecost is when Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer happens. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website, including...
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18th May 2023
Words for the Way - Ascension Day
Today is Ascension Day, forty days after Easter when we remember Jesus ascending to heaven. The collect for the day is: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might...
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17th May 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 17 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Tentmaker'.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_17May
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15th May 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 15 May
Today's word for reflection is 'friend'.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_15May
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14th May 2023
Words for the Way - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The Collect is: Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you riches beyond imagination. Pour into our hearts such love towards you that we, loving you above...
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13th May 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 13 May
Today's word for reflection is 'shout'.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_13May
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12th May 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 12 May
Today's word for reflection is 'sing'.
The reflection can be read below, or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_12May
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11th May 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 11 May
Today's word for reflection is 'Abide' and you're invited to think about the illustration you might draw or write about how you abide in God.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words...
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10th May 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 10 May
Today's words for reflection are 'vine and branches'.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_10May
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8th May 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 8 May
Today's word for reflection is Divine Love, today is also the day in the Calendar when the church remembers Julian of Norwich.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_8May
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7th May 2023
Words for the Way - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Today is the Fifth Sunday, the Collect for today is: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments,...
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6th May 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 6 May
Today's word for reflection is 'sing' as we reflect on Psalm 98 and 'Sing to the Lord a new song'. What makes you sing a new song?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the...
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5th May 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 5 May
Today's word for reflection is 'refuge' as you're invited to reflect on Psalm 2 and places and situations of difficulty.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_5May
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4th May 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 4 May
Today's word for reflection is 'history' what place and people are part of your history?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here:
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3rd May 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 3 May
Today's word for reflection is teacher, who have been your teachers of the faith?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_3May
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2nd May 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 2 May
Today's word for reflection is truth.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_2May
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1st May 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 1 May
Today's word for reflection 'show' on this feast day of St Philip and St James.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_1May
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30th April 2023
Words for the Way - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd or Vocations Sunday.
The collect for today is O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd...
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29th April 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 29 April
Today's word for reflection is 'difficult' as you're invited to reflect on the teachings of Jesus you find difficult.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_29April
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28th April 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 28 April
Today's word for reflection is 'conversion' as we read the story of the Conversion of Paul and reflect on this along with the narrative of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch of yesterday.
The reflection...
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27th April 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 27 April
Today's word for reflection is Baptism as we read about Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch from the Acts of the Apostles.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_27April
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25th April 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 26 April
Today's word for reflection is hungry. What do you hunger for?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_26April
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25th April 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 25 April
Today is the day when we remember St Mark, Evangelist, the word for today is Mark.
The Collect for today is: Almighty God, you have instructed your holy Church with the heavenly teaching of your evangelist,...
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24th April 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 24 April
Today's word for reflection is Bread. What is your daily bread?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_24April
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23rd April 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 23 April
Today is the third Sunday of Easter and the Gospel Reading is the Road to Emmaus.
The Collect for today is: O God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes...
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22nd April 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 22 April
Today's word for reflection with poetry and music is 'walk' in the context of Jesus walking on water.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_22April
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21st April 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 21 April
Today's word for reflection is 'feed' in the context of Jesus feeding the five thousand.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_21April
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20th April 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 20 April
Today's word for reflection is testify.
The reflection can be read below, or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_20April
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19th April 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 19 April
Today you're asked to reflect on John 3:16-21, 'for God so loved the world'.
The reflection is below, and can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_19April
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18th April 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 18 April
Today's word for reflection is Pilgrimage, on this St Magnus' Day (transferred).
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_18April
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17th April 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 17 April
Today's word for reflection is Boldness - what do you need boldness for in your faith?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_17April
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16th April 2023
Words for the Way - Second Sunday of Easter
Today is the Second Sunday of Easter, the Collect for today is: Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive...
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15th April 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 15 April
How are you called to proclaim the Good News to the whole of creation? Today you're invited to reflect on this question in the context of the Markan account of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to the...
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14th April 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 14 April
What do encounters with Jesus provoke in us?
Today's reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_14April
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13th April 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 13 April
Today's word is Resurrection, in the context of Peter's Speech at Soloman's Portico what convinces you of Jesus' claims?
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_13April
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12th April 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 12 April
Today's word is Resurrection and you're invited to reflect on what allows you to see God at work in your life in the context of the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus.
The reflection can be read below,...
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11th April 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 11 April
Today's word (as for several days this week) is Resurrection.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: Words for the Way_11April
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10th April 2023
Words for the Way - Easter Monday
Today's word for reflection is resurrection.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_10April
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9th April 2023
Words for the Way - Easter Sunday
Alleluia Christ is Risen, He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
The Collect for Easter Sunday is: Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of your Son you have overcome the old order of sin and...
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8th April 2023
Words for the Way - Holy Saturday
Today is Holy Saturday and the word for reflection is 'die'.
The Collect for Holy Saturday is: O God, creator of heaven and earth, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested...
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7th April 2023
Words for the Way - Good Friday
Today's word for reflection is Gethsemane, you're invited to reflect on the artwork, poem or music contained in the reflection.
The collect for Good Friday is: Almighty God, look graciously, we pray,...
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6th April 2023
Words for the Way - Maundy Thursday
Today's word for reflection is 'prune'.
The Collect for Thursday of Holy Week: O God, your Son Jesus Christ has left to us this meal of bread and wine in which we share his body and his blood. May...
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5th April 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 5 April
Today's word for reflection is 'Betray'.
The Collect for the Wednesday of Holy Week is Lord God, your Son our Saviour gave his body to be whipped and turned his face for men to spit upon. Give your...
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4th April 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 4 April
Today's word for reflection is 'stranger'.
The Collect for Tuesday in Holy Week is: O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life. ...
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2nd April 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 3 April
Today's word for reflection is judge.
The Collect for this Monday of Holy Week is: Almighty God, whose Son was crucified yet entered into glory, may we, walking in the way of the cross, find it to be...
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2nd April 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 2 April
Today is Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly and the beginning of Holy Week. The Collect for the Liturgy of the Palms is Assist us mercifully with your help, Lord God of our salvation:...
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1st April 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 1 April
Today's word for reflection is 'will', what will happen to you as you walk through Holy Week?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_1April
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31st March 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 31 March
Has your prayer pattern, structure or type changed through Lent? Have you tried a new pattern, returned to something or just simply prayed the Daily Offices (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Compline).
Today's...
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30th March 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 30 March
Today's word for reflection is Temptation, you're invited to reflect on this word that we heard in the Gospel of the First Sunday in Lent and as we approach Holy Week.
The reflection is below,...
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29th March 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 29 March
Today's word for reflection is Body, what does this word mean to you this Lent?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_29March
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28th March 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 28 March
Today's word for reflection is money. You're invited to reflect on this in the context of two quotes from CS Lewis and St John Chrystostom.
The reflection is below and can be downloaded here: Words...
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27th March 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 27 March
Today's word is Serve - what purpose do some narratives in Holy Scripture serve?
The reflection is below, or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_27March
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26th March 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 26 March
Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Passiontide. Today's Collect is: Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us with the power of your...
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25th March 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 25 March
Today is the Annunciation - remembering Mary's yes to God which we're thinking of in the context of today's word 'enemies'.
The Collect for the Annunciation is: Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord,...
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24th March 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 24 March
Sin and confession, what do these words mean to you?
Today's reflection is below or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_24March
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22nd March 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 22 March
Today's word for reflection is 'Way' what does this word mean for you and your faith at this moment time and is this different to the past?
The reflection can be read below or downloaded from here:...
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21st March 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 21 March
Today's word for reflection is 'but' - what are some of the contrasts and challenges in your faith and life related to this word?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the...
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20th March 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 20 March
Today's word for reflection is wept, what breaks your heart?
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_20March
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19th March 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 19 March
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Collect for today is Almighty God, grant that we, who are weighed down by our sins, may be relieved and encouraged by your grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord,...
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18th March 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 18 March
Today's word is rest and you're invited to spend some time 'resting' with God in whatever way you choose, or perhaps try something different.
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words...
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17th March 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 17 March
Today's reflection word is Peace, in the context of St Patrick, Jesus' summary of the commandments and your context,
The reflection is below or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_17March
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15th March 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 15 March
Today's reflection asks you to consider 'Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven'.
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_15March
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14th March 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 14 March
Today you're invited to listen to God and to try one listening practice for engaging with scripture.
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_14March
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13th March 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 13 March
What do you treasure? Today you're invited to reflect on this question in the context of Psalm 42.
The reflection is below or can be downloaded here: Words for the Way_13March
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12th March 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 12 March
Today is the Third Sunday of Lent, today's Gospel is reading Jesus meeting the Woman at the Well (John 4:5-16(27-42).)
You're invited to reflect back on Lent so far and think about your intentions...
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11th March 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 11 March
In today's reflection you're invited to reflect on the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_11March
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10th March 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 10 March
Today's reflection is on Peacemakers, and you're invited to reflect and pray on those situations in your life, community and the world that need peace.
You can read the reflection below or download...
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9th March 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 9 March
Today you're invited to reflect on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and Light.
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_9March
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8th March 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 8 March
Water - running water, water for life, living water, today you're invited to reflect on water.
The reflection can be read below or downloaded from here: Words for the Way_8March
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7th March 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 7 March
Today you're asked to reflect on bread - daily bread, bread of life and the nourishment it gives.
The reflection can be found below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_7March
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6th March 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 6 March
Today's reflection asks you to think about the word Abba - what it mans and how it is used by Jesus and in the Bible.
The reflection can be read below or the pdf downloaded here: Words for the Way_6March
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5th March 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 5 March
Today is the Second Sunday of Lent, there are choices of the Gospel reading but one is Jesus teaching Nicodemus (John 3:1-17)
You're invited to reflect back on Lent so far and think about your intentions...
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4th March 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 4 March
Words - how we use them and how we act upon them - Jesus challenges us in today's reading about word and action. How does that challenge us today?
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3rd March 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 3 March
Ask - where, why, what, how am I to respond? Today's reflection thinks about asking and reflecting in the context of Psalm 130.
You can read the reflection below or download it here: Words for the Way_3March
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2nd March 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 2 March
What do you expect to happen when you knock on a door? What do you expect to see?
You can read today's reflection below, or download it here; Words for the Way_2March
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1st March 2023
Words for the Way - Wednesday 1 March
St David, Ember Days, light and the world. Today's reflection is on light, how are you called to share the light of Christ, the light of the world with others?
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28th February 2023
Words for the Way - Tuesday 28 February
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27th February 2023
Words for the Way - Monday 27 February
Have you ever walked a Labyrinth? It is one way that people find useful to find stillness and silence. You're invited to try a finger Labyrinth in today's reflection.
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26th February 2023
Words for the Way - Sunday 26 February
Today is the First Sunday of Lent, the Gospel reading is Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-11).
You're invited to reflect back on Lent so far and think about intentions...
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25th February 2023
Words for the Way - Saturday 25 February
Fasting and feasting, feasting and fasting. Fasting is a traditional Lenten practice but what if you think about fasting from something other than food. What might you be challenged to fast from this Lent?
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24th February 2023
Words for the Way - Friday 24 February
Today's word is Choose - what are the choices you will make today?
The reflection can be read below or downloaded here: Words for the Way_24Feb
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23rd February 2023
Words for the Way - Thursday 23 February
Return - returning to God in Lent, returning to the fold, what does the word return mean to you?
Today we're reflecting on returning to God and what return means to us.
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22nd February 2023
Words for the Way - Ash Wednesday 2023
Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent.
You're invited to reflect on the substance of dust and the shape of the cross.
Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.
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21st February 2023
Words for the Way - Online Lent Course 2023
Welcome to Words for the Way, an online course for Lent 2023 and the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. This course is designed for individual use but each Sunday questions to reflect on the past week’s...
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17th October 2022
Visiting the Diocesan Office
To help the daily management of the Diocesan office, anyone who would like to visit the office at Marischial College is asked to make an appointment. Please telephone the office in advance on 01224 662247...
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7th August 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 12 - 7 August 2022
Here is the final blog from the bishop, including the time of prayer around the 'Support Statements' on Saturday morning, and a final conversation across a cultural and theological divide at the closing...
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5th August 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 11 - 5 August 2022
Today we finisihed our Bible stsuies, and considered what it means to be disciples. The stories among the spouses continue to move those present very deeply.
The blog is here: Lambeth blog 11 5 August...
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4th August 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 10 - 4 August 2022
This blog is concerned with Christian Unity and Inter-faith relations. It also describes a surprise meeting of very old friends.
The blog is here: Lambeth blog 10 4 August 2022
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3rd August 2022
Bishop's Lambeth Blog number 9 - 2 August 2022
A day for the telling of some very challenging stories, and the Calls on Reconcilliation and Human Dignity considered.
The blog is here: Lambeth blog number 9 2 August 2022
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1st August 2022
Bishop's blog number 8 - 1 August 2022
Today's blog is concerned with how people can be excluded accidentally. The consequences can be very significant.
Working on inclusion issues can enable the particpation of so many more people.
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30th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 7 - 30 July 2022
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30th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 6 - 29 July 2022
Today the big event was the Lambeth Photos, a measure and a record of the diversity of the Anglican Communion.
The blog is here: Lambeth blog 6 29 July 2022
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28th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 5 - 28 July 2022
The bishops go on retreat in Canterbury Cathedral, the spouses head for the woods!
Day two of the Lambeth Conference.
The Bishop's blog is here: Lambeth 5 28 July 2022
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28th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth blog number 4 - 27 July 2022
Wednesday 27 July was the first proper day of the conference.
See here the Bishop's blog. Lambeth 4 27 July 2022
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26th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth Blog Number 3 - 26 July 2022
This blog is concerened with the beginnings of the Anglican Communion and the travel to Canterbury and the gathering of bishops there.
The link is here: Lambeth 3 26 July 2022
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25th July 2022
Bishop's Lambeth Blog Number 2 - 25 July 2022
Here is the Bishop's sermon, preached at the pre-Lambeth evensong at St Mary's Pro-cathedral in Aberdeen on Sunday 24 July 2022.
The link is here:Pre-Lambeth 2 25 July 22
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23rd July 2022
The Bishop's Lambeth Blog - Number 1
The Bishop will be blogging regularly through the Lambeth Conference.
The blog here is concnered with pre-Lambeth hospitality - where bishop visitors make a trip to Orkney.
The blog is here:Pre-Lambeth...
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27th June 2022
Let's Get Together - 16 July - Old Aberdeen
Here are the details for the next 'Let's Get Together' in Old Aberdeen on Saturday 16 July.
Here: Info_OldAberdeen_16July2022
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26th June 2022
Lambeth evensong - 5pm, Sunday 24 July
See here the invite to the evensong that precedes the Lambeth Conference, and a link to the Lambeth Prayer Diary.
Here: Lambeth invite webpage
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17th June 2022
Lets Get Together at Cruden Bay - 25 June 2022
Come and join us for a short walk, follwed by Evensong at Cruden Bay.
Saturday 25 June at 1.30pm.
The details are here: DIOCESAN GET TOGETHER AGAIN June 2022
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12th May 2022
Monday 16 May - Discussion about War
On Monday 16 May at 7pm there will be a discussion event at St Mary's Pro-cathedral, Carden Place. It will be facilitated by Professor Brian Brock, of Aberdeen University. Everyone welcome.
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24th April 2022
Appointment to Donside Group fo Churches
The Revd Suzanne Brumwell has been apopointed to the Donside Group of Churches.
The Revd Prof. David Atkinson, Convenor Donside Churches Search and Appointment Committee, writes:
The Ministry...
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27th February 2022
Bishop's Charge to Synod 2022
At the Synod of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney on Saturday the Bishop addressed the gathered zoom community, consisting of synod members, observers and invited guests.
The Bishop's Charge describes ...
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6th January 2022
Thursday 6 January - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on God's light in the world as we reach Epiphany and the end of these reflections.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material...
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5th January 2022
Wednesday 5 January - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on gift giving - something that frees our hearts.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days...
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4th January 2022
Tuesday 4 January - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on Simon Peter.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there will...
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3rd January 2022
Monday 3 January - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on being beloved children of God.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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2nd January 2022
Sunday 2 January 2022 - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on Jesus as the 'lamb of God'.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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1st January 2022
Saturday 1 January 2022 - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on Jesus' name.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there will...
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31st December 2021
Friday 31 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on the year past and look ahead to 2022.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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30th December 2021
Thursday 30 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we are reminded of the prophetess Anna, who as a widow of many years prepared herself to see the Christ child.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find...
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29th December 2021
Wednesday 29 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on St Stephen
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there will...
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28th December 2021
Tuesday 28 December- Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on Holy Innocents.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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27th December 2021
Monday 27 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on the mystery of the incarnation as descibed by St John.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the...
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26th December 2021
Sunday 26 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is we reflect on connecting with God amidst busy times.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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25th December 2021
Saturday 25 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
On Christmas Day a picture, scripture and sonnet....
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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24th December 2021
Friday 24 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is Christmas Eve and we reflect on waiting for the Christ child.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days...
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23rd December 2021
Thursday 23 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we reflect on O Emmanuel.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there will...
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22nd December 2021
Wednesday 22 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we prepare to serve the King of the Nations, the Prince of Peace.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days...
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21st December 2021
Tuesday 21 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we reflect on long nights, doubt and light.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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20th December 2021
Monday 20 December - Watching, Waiting, Wondering
Today we reflect on the Annunciation - the visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep...
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19th December 2021
Sunday 19 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we reflect on Mary's journey and her song.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you...
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18th December 2021
Saturday 18 December - Watching, Waiting, Wondering
Today we reflect O Adonai and signs.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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17th December 2021
Friday 17 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we reflect O Sapienta - Wisdom.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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16th December 2021
Thursday 16 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we consider how being loved by God expands our hearts and lives to make space for others and for God.
Today we reflect on sunrise and sunset
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany...
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15th December 2021
Wednesday 15 December - Waiting, Watching, Wandering
Today we reflect on sunrise and sunset
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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14th December 2021
Tuesday 14 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we reflect on impressing and importance.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each...
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13th December 2021
Monday 13 December - Watching, Waiting, Wondering
On St Lucy's day we consider the relationship beteen alms giving and bearing the light of Christ in the world..
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted...
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12th December 2021
Sunday 12 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is the Third Sunday in Advent.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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11th December 2021
Saturday 11 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we think about transformation.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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10th December 2021
Friday 10 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today's Psalm speaks of trees by the river, what nourishment do we need?
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days...
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9th December 2021
Thursday 9 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
The Old Testament reading today is concerned with thrist and the thristy.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days...
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8th December 2021
Wednesday 8 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today is the Feast of the Conception of Mary, Mother of the Lord.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the...
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7th December 2021
Tuesday 7 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today's readings, and a picture of a snowy scene, take us to the heart of God's loving care for us.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material...
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6th December 2021
Monday 6 December – Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we think about living peaceably.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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5th December 2021
Sunday 5 December - Waiting, Watching Waiting
Today is the Second Sunday in Advent.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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4th December 2021
Saturday 4 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Mary wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger.
Today we think about Mary's preparations for the birth of her Son.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find...
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3rd December 2021
Friday 3 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
God is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Today you're invited to consider light.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to...
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2nd December 2021
Thursday 2 December - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
The storms of life, that shake us to our foundations, are brought to our attention today.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help...
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1st December 2021
Wednesday 1 December - Waiting, Wondering, Watching
Feasts on top of mountains, wiping away tears and the hope we have: these are all part of today's reflection.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted...
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30th November 2021
Tuesday 30 November - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today a reflection for St Andrew's Day.
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there...
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29th November 2021
Monday 29 November - Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Here is today’s material for the daily Advent to Epiphany Course – Waiting, Watching, Wondering
Today we think about planning for the Advent Season.
The material can be used at any time of the...
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28th November 2021
Waiting, Watching, Wondering - 28 November 2021
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season.
Each day there will be readings, prayers, activities, or...
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12th October 2021
Mediation Process
The details of the mediation process for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney have been published.
The mediation will be offered by the University of Dundee's Mediation and Early Resolution Team.
You can...
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30th September 2021
Episcopal Synod update
Mediation Steering Group established for Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney
The Episcopal Synod, comprising all seven diocesan bishops, met online as planned this morning to consider the setting...
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11th September 2021
Statement from the College of Bishops
11 September 2021
The publication today of the Torrance Report comes after a period of difficult and lengthy consideration by the College of Bishops. In publishing the report, the College expresses...
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11th July 2021
Lets Get Together in Ellon - 24 July 2021
Everyone is invited to our next Let's Get Together event in Ellon
Saturday 24 July 2021
The deails are here:
Ellon Let's Get Together
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17th June 2021
Let's get together - Saturday 26 June
A day to which everyone is invited - come to Banchory (Milton of Crathes) and meet old or new friends.
See the details here: Let's get together
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24th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Monday 24 May
The final blog today, after a visit to St Magnus' Cathedral.
Bishop Anne -
Today's blog is here: 24 May, Monday - Pilgrimage
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23rd May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Sunday 23 May
Today is Pentecost, when we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming upon the followers of Jesus.
The blog today describes how Magnus became a saint.
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Today's blog is here: 23 May, Sunday...
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22nd May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Saturday 22 May
Today we reached Kirkwall, at the end of our pilgrimage.
We walked along the cliff tops from Orphir.
After today - two more blogs, and then I am done.
Bishop Anne -
Today's blog is here: ...
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21st May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Friday 21 May
The route today was Finstown to Orphir, on a very cold day.
The theme was 'Forgiveness'.
Bishop Anne -
The blog for today is here: 21 May, Friday - Pilgrimage
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20th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Thursday 20 May
Today the pligrimage route was from Dounby to Finstown.
The theme of our reflections today was 'Change'.
Bishop Anne -
Todays blog is here: 20 May, Thursday - Pilgrimage
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19th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Wednesday 19 May
Today we walked stage 3 of the St Magnus Way - from Birsay to Dounby.
The theme was 'growth'. A setting full of new life in the fields helped us imagine what might be possible for us all.
Bishop...
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18th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Tuesday 18 May
We walked from Evie (Gurness) to Birsay today on the St Magnus Way.
The theme for this section of the Way is 'loss'.
Bishop Anne -
For today's blog see here: 18 May, Tuesday - Pilgrimage:
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17th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Monday 17 May
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16th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Sunday 16 May
Today the weather is bright and still in Orkney.
Tomorrow we begin to walk St Magnus Way.
Today's blog contains some beautiful music, and some details of the life of St Magnus.
Bishop Anne - The...
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15th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Saturday 15 May
Today I write about St Olaf. A church named for him was most likely the 'Kirk' of Kirkwall.
There are traces of his influence remaining today in Orkney.
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14th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Friday 14 May
Today I travelled from Kirkwall to Stromness, passing key monuments in the ancient landscape.
Today's blog is concerned with the beauty that has made Orkney such a spiritual place for millennia.
The...
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13th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Ascension Day
On Ascension Day I travelled from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney.
Here is the blog for today, thoughts from the skies above the diocese.
Bishop Anne
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that as we believe...
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9th May 2021
Orkney Pilgrimage - Preparation
The Bishop is going on pilgrimage to Orkney.
She travels to Kirkwall on Thursday 13 May.
While she is away she will be blogging about her experiences.
Her preparatory blog is here:
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4th April 2021
Easter Sunday 4 April - Lent Course
Happy Easter to all who have followed this Lent Course.
Here is the material for Easter Sunday for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re...
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3rd April 2021
Holy Saturday 3 April - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturdays, we are in the Place of Prayer
Today is Holy Saturday, a day of silence and confusion, a day sandwiched...
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2nd April 2021
Good Friday 2 April - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space.
Today is Good Friday, so we contemplate the cross of Christ.
The material...
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1st April 2021
Thursday 1 April - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Thursdays, we are in the Kitchen. Today we think about love and washing hands.
The material can be used at any...
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31st March 2021
Wednesday 31 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom. Today we think about things done at night that led to the arrest of Jesus.
The...
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30th March 2021
Tuesday 30 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room. Today we think about being there but not quite yet.
The material can be used...
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29th March 2021
Monday 29 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Mondays, we are in the Hall, today we hear about Mary of Bethany's gift.
The material can be used at any time of...
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28th March 2021
Sunday 28 March - Lent Course
Here is the material for the Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National...
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27th March 2021
Saturday 27 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the Diocesan Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturday's we are in the Place of Prayer, today we are thinking about making the journey to prayer to Jerusalem...
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26th March 2021
Friday 26 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space, thinking about stones.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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25th March 2021
Thursday 25 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Kitchen on the Feast of the Annunication.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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24th March 2021
Wednesday 24 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, what is your night-time routine?
The material can be used at any time of the...
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23rd March 2021
Tuesday 23 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room. Today we think about empty chairs.
The material can be used at any time of...
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22nd March 2021
Monday 22 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Mondays, we are in the Hall, today we read the story of Susanna and the Elders.
The material can be used at any...
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21st March 2021
Sunday 21 March - Lent Course
Here is the material for the Sunday of the Passiontide for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National...
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20th March 2021
Saturday 20 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the Diocesan Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturday's we are in the Place of Prayer, today we are thinking about seeking and finding refuge in God.
The...
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19th March 2021
Friday 19 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Creative Space thinking writing letters.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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18th March 2021
Thursday 18 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Kitchen thinking about witnesses.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here...
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17th March 2021
Wednesday 17 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the Diocesan Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays we are in the Bedroom. Do you find a night light helpful?
The material can be used at any time of the...
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16th March 2021
Tuesday 16 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room, what can you see from your window?
The material can be used at any time of...
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15th March 2021
Monday 15 March - Lent Course
Here is the today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Monday we are in the Hall, thinking about time keeping.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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14th March 2021
Sunday 14 March - Lent Course
Here is the material for the Fourth Sunday of Lent for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National Act...
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13th March 2021
Saturday 13 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturday’s, we are in the place of Prayer
Today we are reflecting on what leads to humilty in prayer.
The...
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12th March 2021
Friday 12 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Creative Space thinking about the most important commandments.
The material can be used at any...
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11th March 2021
Thursday 11 March - lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Kitchen thinking about the importance of salt.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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10th March 2021
Wednesday 10 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the Diocesan Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays we are in the Bedroom, do you reflect on the events of the day before you go to sleep?
The material...
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9th March 2021
Tuesday 9 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Tuesdays, we are in the Sitting Room. We consider phtotos on display.
The material can be used at any time of...
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8th March 2021
Monday 8 March - Lent Course
Here is the today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Monday we are in the Hall.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here can be downloaded...
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7th March 2021
Sunday 7 March - Lent Course
Here is the Third Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
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6th March 2021
Saturday 6 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturday's, we are in the place of Prayer
Today we are reflecting on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Posture...
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5th March 2021
Friday 5 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space.
Today we are reflecting on gardens.
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4th March 2021
Thursday 4 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the Kitchen with the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
The material can be used at any time of the...
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3rd March 2021
Wednesday 3 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, a place of rest, sleep and peace.
The material can be used at any time of the...
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2nd March 2021
Tuesday 2 March - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Tuesdays, we are in the Sitting Room - who has the best seat in the house?
The material can be used at any time...
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1st March 2021
Monday 1 March - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Mondays, we are in the Hall.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here can be downloaded...
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28th February 2021
Sunday 28 February - Lent Course
Here is the Second Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
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27th February 2021
Saturday 27 February - Lent Course
...
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26th February 2021
Friday 26 February - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space. How does creativity play a part in your faith? Have you ever seen a Mystery...
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25th February 2021
Thursday 25 February - Lent Course
Here is today's post for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the kitchen.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here can be downloaded or read...
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24th February 2021
Wednesday 24 February - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, a place of rest, sleep and peace.
The material can be used at any time of the...
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23rd February 2021
Tuesday 23 February - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the sitting room.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here can be downloaded...
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22nd February 2021
Monday 22 February - Lent Course
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Mondays, we are in the Hall.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here can be downloaded...
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21st February 2021
Sunday 21 February - Lent Course
Here is the First Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
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20th February 2021
Saturday 20 February - Lent Course
Here is today's material the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Saturdays, we spend time in a place of prayer - where you meet God, a holy space, a prayer space,
The material can be...
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19th February 2021
Friday 19 February - Lent Course
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space, perhaps a music room, a sewing room or the place where you go to make things.
The...
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18th February 2021
Thursday 18 February - Lent Course
Here is the second post for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door.
Today we are in the kitchen - what feeds your faith?
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The PDF here...
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17th February 2021
Ash Wednesday - Lent Course
Here is the first post for the daily Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door.
For Ash Wednesday the material is longer than that for the days to come.
The material can be used at any time of the day.
The...
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13th February 2021
Welcome to Through the Lenten Door
Welcome to Through the Lenten Door - A Lockdown Lent Course for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney.
This pdf explains a bit more about the course - what we will discuss and what you might wish to...
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7th February 2021
Through the Lenten Door - Diocesan Lent Course for Lockdown
Through the Lenten Door - A Lent course for lockdown
Written by Bishop Anne and Revd Dr Jenny Holden
Material to be used each day will be posted on the Diocesan website, beginning on Ash...
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